I want to register a copyright to some songs I wrote alone then recorded with a band. Can I use these recordings?

There are two copyrights involved. One on the lyrics and music. You say you wrote that so you would own that. You should list with ASCAP as...

Made several pieces of original jewelry out of .999 silver. Sold a few so far. Should i copyright the designs is this necessary

Read this nice piece on the matter. http://www.sarahfeingold.com/press/BNB.pdf Sarah is a jewelry designer and lawyer in NY. And Circular 40 of...

If someone uses footage of a tornado shot by a storm chaser to help talk about a survivors story is that covered under fair use

Pay the stormchaser instead of trying to cheat the stormchaser. This is not fair use, it's commercial use. You ignored all for of the fair use...

Can I have a shirt printed with likeness to a NFL logo for personal use, not for resale?

You can't. While you can print your own logo for personal use, you are asking a printer to make you one for the printer's profit. It would be for...

Well, you have a decision to make.Give up the recipes or give up your job, it seems. I suppose you could insist on him signing a secrecy agreement,...

I would like to buy a website domain from someone. How do I approach the owner while staying anonymous? I have no experience.

Q:"I would like to buy a website domain from someone. How do I approach the owner while staying anonymous?" A: Through a lawyer. The cost you...

Similar Business Name & Trademark considerations

No, it is not worth going through the process with something like that. The issue under trademark law is whether there would be any significant...

Is it legal to use blank brand name undershirts along with my own handmade tops to sell to boutiques?

I see no problem with this. You are buying their item and selling it as their item. Just put a label on your sheer tops and not on the combined...

Improvement patent question

Q:"I am under the impression if I make an improvement on a patent protected product, I would need that companies approval to reproduce. A: That...

Selected as the best answer

You are in Colorado, so get some subpoena defense attorney there. Google "EFF subpoena defense resources" and scroll down to Colorado for a list of...