Is there any way to terminate a contract that continues “in perpetuity”?

In law school we learn about The Rule Against Perpetuities. It says that perpetual grants are not enforceable in every case. In some cases they...

I made a song with someone what's the limitations of a lawsuit of royalties

This is a complicated answer. Since your claim is for ownership you may rely on the discovery rule as to when the statute of limitations begins to...

Of course you can sue. Winning is another story. And how much you win won’t be much if anything.

Do I need a agent or entertainment lawyer?

Many years ago, lawyers and managers were able to secure agreements for recording artists based on the representative's relationship with the...

How can I know if a public domain image has been added to a compilation, thus a new copyright placed on it?

Once a work is in the public domain, it doesn’t later get protected, except under certain international treaties— TRIPS - GATT. That probably...

Is it copyrigght infringement if you cop a pose off an animal from a photo but exclude the rest of the origginal image?

Yes. Because AVVO requires more words than one, let me say that again. YES. You may argue fair use, or some other defense, but the construct...

Is it possible to revoke authorization for my minor children used in a video commercial for a local gymnastics club?

It very much depends on who signed what. If the children signed an authorization, and you didn't, then, you can revoke that authorization by...

How much does it cost to get a contract review?

There are lots of lawyers listed here on Avvo, or in Chambers USA, Superlawyers, and other places who might help you. The cost is a function of...

The library bought a copy for the purpose of lending it to its customers, and for them to return it. Your proposal suggests making another copy of...

There is no copyright in a recipe. A trademark denotes the origin of goods or services so yogo mousse may be protected as a trademark. Talk to...