If copyrights to graphics & logo for website that define a clients brand are not defined in contract, what are clients rights?

I will echo the statements of the earlier attorneys on this one: you need to get a lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction to sort this matter out, as...

As usual, Ms. Koslyn has provided spot-on analysis. I'll add on that even though you don't fall within the statutory mechanical license, and are...

Royalty -free photos from internet.

I'll echo my colleagues' earlier statements. Most websites that offer (or claim to offer) royalty-free images or other content are going to have...

Copyright & Trademarks

Preface: I am a proud alumni of The Ohio State University. Others have already discussed the copyright aspects of O-H-I-O. Bottom line: you...

What protections does a LLC provide to an individual in a copyright infringement case dealing with imported products from china?

I'll echo Mr. Ballard's analysis. Here's an analogy for you: imagine you are the sole member (aka "owner") of an LLC, and you are driving a...

What should i do if i was wrongfully accused of copyright infringement?

I whole-heartedly agree with Ms. Koslyn. You should seek your own legal counsel immediately, preferably one with a background in copyright and...

I have an online photo business. I just discovered another website selling MY images. What recourse do I have?

DMCA notice-and-takedown (which Ms. Koslyn is suggesting) does not require registration of the copyright, and is relatively cost-effective if your...

Building on what Ms. Koslyn stated, also bear in mind that parody is distinct from satire. Parody uses an author's work to comment on the work...

Fair Use is fact-dependent, but not technologically dependent. It's true that written reviews of non-written media tend to be Fair Use, but this...

My Comic Book vs. a Justin Timberlake Movie coming out (COPYRIGHT?)

As usual, Ms. Kosyln and Mr. Ballard have provided excellent analysis. The only point I'll add is that there is a non-zero possibility that you...