Yes. Authors can publish anonymously or pseudonymously (claimants - that is owners, however, must be identified in an application). The copyright...

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USE OF YOUR LIKENESS WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION

Your question pre-supposes the fact that the use is "without your permission." You have (at least) 4 issues here: (a) what was the contractual...

An unknown author uploads online content that was originally deleted several years ago. Is it legal to reupload his content?

I cannot tell if you are a "service provider" within the meaning of 17 USC 512(c). If you are and have filed your registration at the Copyright...

Where the hell does one begin as pertaining to an invention. This is my first time and I'm scared.

We had a client have good experience at this provider: http://www.inventionhome.com/ - with any company you use be sure that you check: Better...

A 3rd party wants the right to sell & support my software. Does the EULA still reflect that I am the one granting licensing?

You are proposing a software distribution agreement, and they can be done both ways - either with you retaining direct contractual relationship...

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The NFL is a notoriously active trademark enforcer, and even if this is fair use, or even if the use is not a "trademark use" you are still going...

I wish to use a Hello Kitty image on a spare tire cover (not the Hello Kitty name) Is that considered Trademark Infringement?

It is not clear what you are doing - if you are going to apply the "Hello Kitty" image to any product and sell the product, as others point out,...

Your best bet is to use maps created by the US Government. In general the US government cannot copyright its own works (be careful though, the US...

The prior respondent seems to suggest that you always must get permission, and I disagree with that. From Nimmer: "Statutory copyright protection...

What kind of trademark do I need?

Before you jump to filing a trademark, ask yourself what are you trying to protect and how much money and advertising and effort are you going to...