A "pose" is not copyrightable subject matter, an original work of authorship fixing such a pose in a tangible medium of expression might be, if...

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Is the "Work-Made-For-Hire Certficate" I signed valid?

Yet another horror story about the perils of being your own lawyer. Yes, it sounds like you signed away any copyright resulting from the...

Personal data of customers is hacked from my website.

Ask your IT person, or if none, try a new US based host and let them know your problem and your need to be more secure. Be pro-active. If you don't...

Can I use just the team names of NFL NBA NHL etc in mobile app?

Asked and answered. http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/can-i-use-nfl-logos-without-permission Depends on how you use them. See an IP attorney...

Who owns intellectual property at my firm?

Get a NY IP lawyer to help you negotiate an "amendment" to your employee agreement that addresses this. If it is a problem, you need it resolved...

If I alter a replica handbag with bedazzles/studs etc, and sell it to the customer as fake bag art, is it legal?

No. You cannot legitimize a fake by adding spangle. A spangled fake is, well.....a fake. Read 18 USC 2319(b) and see that this could land you in...

As a custom business card printer and I allowed to use a MLB team logo if the product is for a MLB player. I have no MLB license

So you want to produce fake memorabilia to help a player generate side income? Wow, that is a recipe for trouble for both of you. Check with the...

What is the best way to alert copyright holders of copyright infringement?

Parodies are generally not copyright infringement and the artists surely know about them already. However, satires are likely copyright...

Do I need a lawyer to help me with a trademark application? If so, how much would be a fair charge for the legal services?

"In the comments of the trademark it says it has no rights to the phrase I am looking for specifically" -- Sounds like you are trying to protect a...

How can I sue a company in the state of Florida that is using our trade marks and name?

I agree with Attorney Ross, a pro se CDL is very unwise, and often trademark suicide if you are the Junior user. You need to see a trademark...