Im an indepedent musician, a registered with ascap. im about to register as a publisher, start an LLC or register using my SSN?
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Answered on September 01, 2015
There are very good business and tax reasons for forming one or even 2 llc's. However, without knowing the details of your specific situation it...
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Had a interview on the TV station and I was given permission to use it. Is that copy write infringement?
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Answered on September 01, 2015
It really depends on what rights were given to you when you were given the video. Do you have a contract or correspondence to show that you have...
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If my ebook publishers (and also co-authors) filed for bankruptcy and pulled the book off the market, can I get the rights?
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Answered on September 01, 2015
No, now you may have to deal with a bankruptcy trustee. The good news is that you may be able to purchase your rights at a substantial discount. ...
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I purchased a Tshirt design through some software. Then I found that it was copyrighted. The seller claims he is not responsible
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Answered on September 01, 2015
Each party that unlawfully copies and distributes copyrighted materials is liable for infringement. Whether or not the person you mentioned is...
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Entertainment Law (documentary)
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Answered on September 01, 2015
It depends if you are famous enough that your name is used to promote the book or documentary. Also, whether the description defames you or places...
Using Movie posters or screenshot on movie review is under copyright infringement?
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Answered on September 01, 2015
While the move posters and screenshots enrich your content, their use without permission of the copyright owner constitutes Copyright Infringement...
TRADEMARK- CAN I trademark a phrase with the word "God" in it? What are the limitations of a trademark?
thank you.
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Answered on August 31, 2015
Yes. You are only prohibited from registering a trademark on the Olympic rings and flags of various countries. God is available for trademark...
I plan on building a custom car that will be modeled after a Hotwheels car, would this be considered copyright infringement?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
It will not be copyright infringement. However, Mattel, the rights owner may have a design patent to the Hot Wheels body style, which could be...
Common law trademark rights and websites?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
Common law trademark rights only extend to places where you are soliciting sales, for example from where your product or services can be purchased....
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If the Kansas City Chiefs play Gary Glitter's Rock N Roll Part 2, do they have to pay him royalties? Even if he is in prison?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
Yes, of course. They pay royalties through ASCAP and BMI. I am not sure where the money goes, probably to his company.