Using the name and persona of my character? But I'm getting know credit.

The answer above is correct. Copyright is one way you may protect a character. You would have to show access to your registered work and that the...

You probably don't have a Copyright claim. If you're correct about the music then a music publisher might. You could have a state law right to...

Trademark of similar name?

The above answers are good ones. Responding to a cease and desist letter so as to maximize chances for resolution while not giving up more than...

If we have designed the cover of our book and drawn it ourselves does copyright cover the cover??

Yes. By fixing a work in a tangible medium of expression copyright exists. To maximize your protection, when you register the copyright make sure...

What is the best way to find a lawyer to represent me?

I don't see a copyright question. The way clients usually find lawyers are: (1) get referral from friend, family or acquaintance (2) call a local...

Disney has copyright in the appearance of the characters and probably trademark rights in the names. If you do this and they find out they could...

NDA usually refers to a Non-Disclosure Agreement. That is usually to protect trade secrets or confidential information that may, or may not,...

I wonder if the usage of Google or Amazon product image violets copyright laws.

It is not clear whether you are copying the image from the link and reproducing it, or if your software makes the image display on the user's...

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Do I need any licence to buy text books on the street?

There are different kinds of "licenses." In the trademark law sense it would be a contract between the trademark owner (licensor) and the licensee...

How does one file an informal papas lawsuit against Facebook?

Do you mean in forma pauperis - where you are so poor the court lets you file without paying the filing fee? That is extremely difficult. The...