If a tv company used a name i have copy written how can i be compensated

As Mr. Parron indicates, a name by itself isn't protected under copyright law. Maybe trademark law, but only if you have used it as a trademark or...

Do I need a waiver or consent

I agree with Mr. Ballard. I would only add that, at least in my view, the image of a run-of-the-mill building and business signage in the...

Copyright Infringement

Unfortunately, there is no clear, brightline test for when one work is deemed to be infringement of another work (except that if no actual copying...

Getting a divorce in AZ. My spouse's lawyer is asking for my medical records and counseling session records. Do I have to?

Medical and counseling records are confidential, but the confidentiality is sometimes subject to the needs of litigation if the records are...

Do I need an attorney to file a trademark application?

You can do it yourself, but unless you really know what you're doing, you'll likely benefit by hiring an experienced trademark attorney in your...

Assuming that you're talking about products that have been lawfully acquired (as opposed to infringing copies of the CDs or books), I don't know of...

Can you get in trouble for sending naked pictures to a fraudulent playboy scout

Are you asking whether YOU can get in legal trouble because someone fraudulently posed as a Playboy magazine scout and solicited nude photos from...

What are the legal penalties for unauthorized use of the Olympic rings and is there a loophole?

I'm afraid your proposed loophole won't work. The constitutional right of freedom of religion isn't violated by a "neutral law of general...

I found a spider in a gallon of milk what do i do

Mr. Taylor is absolutely correct -- unless you or your daughter somehow were physically harmed by the situation, just move on and maybe switch...

Movie nights

I agree completely with Mr. Perron and Mr. Golab -- what you describe is likely going to be copyright infringement. The selling of tickets would be...