Internet-Online movies videos legal or illegal

It is a copyright violation to reproduce or make these movies available online withotu permission of the copyright owners. The disclaimer does not...

TX intellectual property, trade name use laws regarding use of breast cancer awareness slogan for charity purposes

This has nothing to do with trademark as "Breast Cancer Awarness" is not a trademark , its a question of whether its deceptive advertising. For...

Can I appeal a patent application that was denied

You should consult with a different patent attorney to review your documents. It is possible that the patent for the device that Ford released...

What are possible consequences for facing gun charges in new york with a prior offense 7 years ago

This is difficult to answer in a quick way, but I will try. If his prior was for a felony he is a predicate felon meainig mandatory state jail...

Can I publish early "demo" tapes of a deceased recording artist who was not under contract upon her death

The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first...

I think if you get an assignment or consent from the photgrapher (even though it may not be necessary) that you should be okay. Of course, your...

19 year old student on probabtion caught with a fake id

It depends on whether you are charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. That you got a desk appearance ticket leans me to believing that you are...

Usually yes, though it depends on the language of the agreement. Just last week a NY court refused to allow an attroney to get off of a case...

Can I seek royalties for art work that is a freelance project for former employer

You may still have copyright to the artwork as it was not a "work for hire." Let me give you a quick overview of this situation so that you and...

Is it okay to open a business in Puerto Rico that sells replica designer handbags

The laws are the same and it is not okay. It would be a violation of the original bags' creators' trademarks. It is also a violation of federal...