Authorization for “dramatico-musical” works—operas, musicals, ballets, and other works that tell a story can only be authorized and licensed for...

As a licensing attorney, I can tell you this is a lucrative stream of income if handled correctly. The general rule is: if you don't know what you...

I concur with the other answers. New artists are discovered performing in live venues, in showcases set up for a record label, on social media...

If you want your former spouse to discontinue using your last name, write her a paper letter and explain that you want her to stop using it. As...

"Use" as in personal use is okay. Use as in manufacture and sell to the public, no you may not.

Names and titles are not copyrightable. They may however be protected under trademark law. The general default rule is to seek permission for use...

Hi: Here's a link to the fair use legal doctrine that you may use to compare to your intended...

If I buy fabric from a brick and mortar business, how does licensing responsibility work?

Ask your wholesaler to give you proof that it has a license agreement with Disney. If they cannot prove they are a licensed wholesaler then look...

Amazon is selling shirts with my nephew name on them with his football#

There are a of counterfeit products sold on Amazon. Amazon has a procedure for you to notify them if you have a good faith belief that your...

I AM GOING TO START A BUSINESS & WANT TO PROTECT MY IDEAS BEFORE SHARING THEM WITH ANYONE. DO I NEED A LAWYER & WHAT KIND?

All of the replies here are good. To simplify the sequence, first put down your ideas in a tangible form before exposing those thoughts to others....