Can i get sued for uploading pictures taken by a photographer at a party to facebook?

Hi...attorneys Burdick and Ballard should be followed carefully. They are both very knowledgable in IP matters. Today, with digital...

I work for a medical clinic that has multiple waiting rooms in the same building. Can we show a purchased movie on each TV?

You should get permission. As a medical facility, it is quite possible the copyright holder will give you a favorable license. But, you need to...

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If they are your clients, you should ask permission. You are always asking for trouble if you use the trademarked logos of others in any...

Can some one trade mark my great grand father's name with out asking my family

Hi. Make sure you speak to an IP attorney on this. You should also assemble family records in order that the attorney can properly substantiate...

I have an idea for an Application & I'd look for an App Builder in oDesk,Elanzer or... How do I protect my idea?

Mr. Natoli gave you great advice. I emphasize, hire an IP attorney and a U.S. based developer. Make sure your agreements are in place before...

Can someone be a "volunteer, non-paid" writer or interviewee for my business website?

Yes, Mr. Ballard already said it best.... get an IP attorney to draft an agreement. You need your company to own all IP rights in the interviews...

My responsibility concerning a pirated copy of a live copywrighted performance.

You have great advice already. Have you exercised due care to prevent this. Was the recording done in a manner where you either knew or should...

Am I violating any copyrights?

The person submitting needs to acknowledge they have the right to share the photo. You need an IP attorney to make your endeavor compliant.

If I own a live theater and choose to record a performance is that legal?

Hi, the reason is part of the analysis, but if there are copyrights on screenplay and/or music, you will need permission.

Should I send the dvd of the choreography my teacher orally declared original after he lost it and now he wants to reevaluate?

You already have some great answers. All I can add is this federal court decision from Dec 2012 that Yoga is not...