Ownership of non copyrighted church DVD's

I agree with the prior answer that it will likely be seen as a work for hire with the church ultimately owning the copyright. If it is determined...

Is posting swimwear contest video/photo clips online illegal without adult women participants' consent?

The question is who owns the copyright in the video. Chances are the waitresses signed releases when the yagreed to appear, but the videographer,...

OK jail would only be involved if the persons depicted in the images were under 18 at the time the pictures were taken as they may constitute child...

Can I use clipart that "states its free" onto my stationery for resale in my business?

There have been a number of lawsuits filed across the country regarding clipart which like any other works of art, can be the subject of copyright....

Manufacturer rights removing product photos of websites.

If you own the copyright to the images then you can certainly write to them asking them to take the images down as this use would constitute...

They could sue you for copyright infringement. They could write DMCA takedown notices to whatever site posted the songs. You should start talking...

Audio question for copyright. I will be writing out every word a famous person is saying for their, can I copyright the audio?

Without getting into the legalities of whether short quotes or statements are copyrightable, the right to copyright whatever is copyrightable in...

Art work for the cover of a book. What kind of copy right is that ?

Normally art work is covered under a VA registration. You can register the copyright yourself online through the Copyright Office's website. You...

Do I need to pay licensing to use an original design inspired by a copyrighted one? (i.e. "star wars")

Not a good idea. "inspiration" and "infringement" are near each other in the dictionary and the law. LucasFilm is also a very aggressive trademark...

I have painted an image of a child wearing a superman costume. I would like to make prints to sell. Is this copyright infringeme

It is very likely a trademark and copyright violation as DC Comics (or their assigns, licensees etc) still own the intellectual property rights in...