Yelp is protected as an internet provider. Does yelp itself become a contributor by altering order of reviews? Ever adjudicated?

I agree with Mr. Ballard, who says, "The short answer is, no, Yelp! is not a publisher [not a "contributor" as you ask] merely because it alters...

Will fair use protect me if I use lines of poetry in my self-published book of art?

As you might have gathered from my colleagues' responses that run the gamut from "Yes" to "Maybe" to "Not a chance," fair use is the grayest of all...

Can I prevent them from continuing their short video on Face Book for using my rare pictures to gain donations?

Other counsel have told you that your copyright, which is the bundle of rights that affect whether you can control the use of the pictures, is not...

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How can I be taken to court over artwork?

Before you say you own the copyright to drawings your partner/artist did based on your concepts, you need to hire your own lawyer for a thorough...

Is there a way I can find out who the co-op's attorney is?

If your dispute is something that can be adjudicated, you can hire your own attorney and file a lawsuit against them. Your attorney will have them...

Is it possible that a music artist from a different country would be able to sue an artist in the U.S for copy infringement?

Indeed yes. Other attorneys have answered this question thoroughly and correctly as to liability for suit, but I haven't seen any mention of how...

That's a really good question. There are some interesting intersections between bankruptcy and intellectual property, and this is one of...

How would you call a contract like that?

No matter what you call it (rental or lease; I'd call it a lease, but I'm not going to dispute over noises), make sure the agreement has a clause...

What if i don't pay the money after being sued for copy infringement?

As others have noted, working with an IP attorney can help you with a problem of copyright infringement that might arise. It's not likely that...

Your conversations with an attorney whom you hire to help you with a patent application are protected by the attorney/client privilege, which far...