Registering a trademark for a business name

The name of the business entity does not necessarily have to be the same as the name of the product and/or service that you are marketing under and...

Entertainment Lawyer Question

Step 1 is to protect your script,. Step 2 is to find an entertainment attorney or agent to submit or "shop" your script to potential...

Do I have a case if my song that has a copyright / covered under ASCAP is being used for a video without permission

We cannot give actual legal advice on this website. I suggest that you consult with an entertainment attorney to understand your best options.

A man was looking at pornographic website on a public computer at a fast food place. Everyone could see. Is this legal?

This is an interesting problem. I wonder if McDonald's has a policy for filtering pornography websites over the free wifi service that they offer...

I have a friend who is a music artist who wants to protect his name. Which should he apply for a service mark or a trademark?

I disagree with my colleague. A trademark prior to registration is notated as TM to signify a "good." A service mark prior to registration is...

Can we use someone else character in our own game, If we did all the art independently and not using original name?

Copyrights can give rise to protection of a character. And even if your game qualifies under "fair use", its only a defense if you get sued, not a...

All income is taxable so yes. However, depending on your income, setting up an LLC may allow you to write off certain expenses incurred and in some...

Can I take legal action against my ex who emailed out a video of us having sex (that I'm identifiable in) without my permission?

You should consult with an attorney for legal advice. You may have a cause(s) of action, although entering into your boyfriends email account...

Would I need to hire a copyright attorney?

It sounds like you are asking about a DMCA takedown notice, not YMCA. If so, this is a protection for a copyright holder in requesting content to...

How do we go about tracking music-writing royalties?

I suggest that you consult with an entertainment attorney specializing in the music industry. Most of of can counsel you in this process.