How do I protect my self from someone forcing me to option my script to them or their gonna steal it?

You've received some very insightful responses that I won't repeat here. I agree that you do need to consult with counsel. However, in addition...

A company has violated my intellectual property and is not taking action on a DMCA notice. What are my options?

You've received some excellent responses and I don't have a lot to add substantively. But I hope that you've learned to modify your practices to...

Do I need to get permission from the author to use her poem in a script?

You MAY be able to use the work if you've made a good faith attempt to locate the author. That does not mean that you wouldn't ultimately be...

You should definitely seek a license. It might cost as much as you think. That's much better than the alternative scenario of getting sued or...

Can i create a streaming site with unlicenced movies but i put ''educationnal purposes'' ?

Your question implies that you won't actually be using the movies for educational purposes, but merely trying to set up a fair use defense. Not a...

It depends on what type of book you write. If you write about and comment on the movie, that might be a fair use. You need to consult with your...

How do we trademark/copyright a board game?

You've already received some terrific responses so there's not much to add. I'd just like to stress the importance of intellectual property...

Can I write an copyright infringement notice officially myself or do I need a lawyer to do this for me? How much will it cost ?

If I understand your question correctly, the answer is yes - you can write your own copyright infringement letter. I guess the question is whether...

Almost certainly not. Even if you were to attempt an arguably protected parodic use, there are still at least two issues of concern: (1) the owner...

Yes, those names are too similar. I assume that you just came up with your name and that the other band was using it before you. Another question...