Trying to find out what steps if any do I need to take when trying to record and release Old Hymns on my CD as an entertainer.?

You need to research to find out if there is still a valid copyright for the song you are recording. Generally this involves determining who the...

Sounds like you have a poorly drafted agreement. It is difficult to determine your rights under the agreement without reviewing the entire...

Copyright registration code 37 cfr 201.7 ?

Use form CA. You should consult an attorney who can analyze what you've done to this point, and help clean up your mistakes. It likely would have...

How do you change stuff on your copyright registration unpublished work?

Filing copyright form CA with the applicable fee ($100) will allow you to amend your previously filed copyright.

Am I the author or co-author of my music if the only outside contribution is the chords?

In the scenario you described, the guitarist would be a co-author of the work. Copyright law defines a joint work as a work prepared by two or...

Can I sell my skills rather then the image I'm recreating? Can I get a commission for painting Mickey, the Hulk, etc. on shoes?

I agree with my colleagues. You may be able to limit your liability with an indemnification agreement, but you or your business would still likely...

Please help me for my seminar.. i am an engineering student and have a paper on IPR..

Sorry to be so blunt, but do your own homework. You'll be better off if you do.

I second Mr. Perron's statement. In addition, depending on your proposed use, you may need to contact: 1)the copyright holder in the compositions;...

Is it allowable to purchase a licensed logo and make something out of it to resell?

To answer your questions. No, it is not allowable to purchase a logo and make a new product out of it without a license to make that product. ...

Can I turn my own compositions into songs?

I agree with my colleague. Without any agreement assigning your work to the school, as the sole author/copyright holder you can do whatever you...