How do I legally protect my husband's professional (music) stage name?

If his stage name is different from his given name, then a "brand" may exist under that name. A trademark denotes the origin of goods and a...

How do I stop someone from selling an old recording of mine from the past on Amazon.com, iTunes, etc, without my permission?

If you own the copyright in the master recording and can prove it, either with a contract or a copyright registration certificate, then you can...

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Can we show movie "Casablanca" at a United Way fundraiser? And, can we call the Casablanca-themed event "Play It Again?"

In my opinion, calling the event "Play it Again" is OK. As to showing the movie, you're asking whether such a use is fair use. The legal...

What is the best course of action to take regarding a mechanical license?

Being a songwriter is a hard way to make a living. If your "friend" won't pay you what the law obligates her to pay, then she's not much of a...

I am negotiating with a record label. An associate has agreed to advise. What is a fair percentage of proceeds to pay?

Attorneys will charge between 5-10% of income from the agreement for providing that advice. Agents will typically receive 10%. Managers will...

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How can I know if this song is in the Public Domain?

The work is in the public domain for federal copyright purposes in the US. If it is in the public domain in its country of origin, then it is in...

Does a repitable production company speak with the creator?

You are well advised to speak for yourself, or have someone speak for you, and not have your friend do the work for you. The friend isn't you....

There are various methods by which attorneys in the entertainment business charge. Some charge by the hour, based on their experience, some charge...

Copywrite infringement ......

I might be able to make back up copies of my collection for myself, not because there is a statute or case law that allows me to do that, but...

Absolutely nothing wrong with owning the copyright in songs written by artists who are signed to you. The "right thing to do" however, is to pay t...