A photo of mines was used without my permission in a famous rappers album cover. Can I sue him?

You say "a photo of mine[s]". It's not clear if you were the photographer or if you are the subject of the photo. If you took the photo on your...

When you are submitting a witness statement can you just print it out for the judge or through investigator first?

They sure sound like hearsay. Rules of friends evidence vary somewhat by tribunal and a lot depends on what you want to do with them.

Public performance is an exclusive right of a copyright owner. In theory a venue having an open mic night should have ASCAP/BMI licenses for the...

How can I protect my ownership when shipping a piece of artwork for authentication internationally?

It sounds like you want insurance and a maybe a bond. You should thoroughly investigate the museum and anyone involved in the shipping. St. Louis...

How do I legally post a youtube song cover?

You'd need a synchronization license to create the work yourself. After that, your best course is to investigate how "public performance"...

Assuming you are concerned about copyright infringement, in theory it could be creating an unauthorized "reproduction" even if it's only in your...

Can I put a Nike swoosh on a shirt?

There could definitely be post-purchase confusion which could be trademark infringement. In theory you might argue that if you only wear it in you...

I was not served with a copyright infrigement case in the SDNY. It has now been almost 6 months

You can check status with a Pacer account. That's the only way to see for sure if the court record fails to show service. It would be better to...

Can I use my domain name if someone else has the name registered as a supplemental trademark?

It depends on the goods and whether the other company has obtained acquired distinctiveness despite having registered on the Supplemental Register....

Expired Trademark and Business Registration

Avvo is not the place to get a legal opinion about a specific set of facts. Additionally, your mention of friends and family suing implies there...