Copyright question - how does the copyright office establish the actual creation date? What if someone submits forms before you?

The copyright office doesn't fix the creation date. It is what you put in the application form. If a dispute arises you need to file a case in...

Copyright laws: Does my client own the rights to my design?

Unless you are an employee, or have a contract transferring the copyright to the client, you own the design. You should have agreements prepared...

Copyright issue? Defamation of character? Fraud? What kind of attorney do I need?

You need an experienced Intellectual property litigator who can pursue a Copyright and Unfair competition and possibly a trademark infringement...

Copyright question: What if someone steals and registers a song and sound recording as their own copyright?

It is a matter of proof, you can register your songs and music and sue the pirate for falsely registering your music as theirs and for...

It sounds like the infringement was innocent and you may have some defenses. That being said the cost of fighting a copyright infringement suit can...

Hi do you trademark or copyright service

You can obtain a federal or state registration for a trademark or service mark. Not for a copyright. Contact an an experienced trademark attorney...

I am wondering if a debt collection atty would entertain collecting $2,000.00 for us. We lent it and we can not get it back.

This question is in the Entertainment field. I'll have it reclassified.

I need help on some legal advice for my adult film business.

Good luck with your business. You need to contact an experienced entertainment attorney who can consult with you in private and provide you with...

Can someone help me find an inexpensive entertainment lawyer in the NJ, NY, PA area?

An entertainment attorney should not charge you very much to review a Recording Contract. Many entertainment attorneys work on contingency and...

Do I need a music/entertainment lawyer?

An experienced Entertainment and IP lawyer would be an asset to form the corporate structure, advise and prepare contracts and protect the band's...