How do I go about registering a re-mix if I'm the claimant of the rights of the original?

The form you fill out to register a copyright is straight forward. You can find the form here: http://www.copyright.gov/eco/ To become the sole...

Would this use of copyrighted photos of rare animals in a noncommercial documentary be considered fair use?

Would use of low resolution (less than 640x380 pixels) copyrighted photos in this manner be considered fair use? - resolution is irrelevant to...

If a famous friend.....

It depends on a number of facts not presented. If the friend merely made an introduction and the donation was not related to introduction or the...

This really depends on the facts. If you are printing fliers at the direction of a real estate agent to help generate interest, I would think...

Can a car decal displaying an ad for an adult sex toy website be legally displayed?

If you were talking about a billboard I would say check the local ordinances, but since this is a moving object that complicates everything. What...

Can a company that is infringing on a trademark claim "not for sale no intent to sell" in a settlement of existing inventory?

If you were represented by counsel in this negotiation, this is a question for them. If one item infringes then all the identical items...

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I am wondering if I am breaking copyright laws.

It depends. Are you closely drawing the subject and background or just using the photo as a reference for what the celebrity looks like? If you...

How to we defend ourselves from an attorney who misguided us, took advantage of our vulnerability and incorrectly billing us?

If your attorney is admitted and was representing you in DC you can file a grievance...

Should I take cash or check for tax purpose from my employer?

The problem is not the method of payment, it is whether or not he is withholding taxes for you and remitting them to the fed / state. If this...

Is it legal to publish E-book which contains information about other people's ideas and publications?

"Is it legal?" in what sense? Criminal? Really unlikely you will be criminally charged in the united states for a book of review of fitness...