Is this copyright infringement?

There is a difference between copyright and trademark infringement. You copyright a song but for goods and services, companies register trademarks...

Starting a company in California. LLC, or Corp?

My advice is to retain a licensed business attorney. Your question is too detailed, solicits a legal opinion and is beyond the scope of this forum....

Do I need copyright or trademark permission to publish a song about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?

The book Sherlock Holmes is likely in the public domain and not protected. That is why there is such a trend in Hollywood to produce movies about...

Can I show a man wearing a sweater with a movie title printed on it in a film for festival submission?

I agree with my colleague John. This is a difficult question to ask. The fact that you are asking means that you are being cautious which is good....

I'm an independent filmmaker making a low budget horror film. I want to use the video game "Call of Duty" in my movie.

The sound effects, music and trademarked name are all likely registered and property of Activision. And the fact that you have already contacted...

S corp is not a "legal entity", It is an election made with the IRS on how your company will be taxed. LLCs and corporations can both be S corps....

I am not exactly clear on what you are asking. If you are asking whether you can imitate a celebrity's voice the question is "it depends."...

Your question skirts around the gray area known as "fair use." this is a highly fact specific area of the law. I suggest that you consult with an...

I need a trademark and intellectual property lawyer now, is anyone available ? paying via paypal

I do not normally promote my law firm when answering questions on this website but since you have specifically asked, our law firm has an...

What right(s) do I own?

All of the questions you are asking are music law 101. You are in the right ballpark though by recognizing that there are different copyrights in...