Going to register some songs, this person wrote the harmony but they say I can keep the rights. Is it possible?

It is certainly possible. And you should have a written agreement. Even if an oral assignment we're enforceable, how would you prove it?

How a utility patent application can be rejected or abandoned ?

The above answer is a good one. An experienced patent lawyer would likely be able to tell from the serial number whether it was a provisional...

Can registering a domain name constitute a trade mark violation?

As pointed out above, this might be cybersquatting. There are several elements required. There must be a bad faith intent to profit. There needs...

Can I claim compensation from Tate publishing for ripping me off for a failed scam book deal?

The above answer is a good one. If they took your money and did not live up to their obligations, they may have breached the contract. Save the...

Do you need written permission from a person if you shoot a film together?

If you use a person's name or likeness for commercial purposes without permission you may violate their right of publicity. As pointed out above,...

You can't register in the abstract. What are you selling? If prints on paper, the select goods from the OD manual and they will be in 16. If you...

How do I pursue compensation from a former employer using my photos commercially without my permission

It will not be easy. You need to save and review all the documents including pay stub, contracts, employee handbooks and even emails. The problem...

Competing wine importer uses our company name as the "importer of record" on bottles and cartons of their imports

If you know the port of entry Customs may be able to stop the import but make sure they know you are the complainant not the importer and make sure...

It depends on what your company name is, what you are selling, how you are selling it and how your products relate to the competition. If your...

Is it legal?

It depends on the products and their origin. If they products are all authorized for sale by the wholesaler by the manufacturer in the country...