Can I legally use a few names of minor characters from a video game in a story I am writing?

It is not whether you think these characters are minor, it is whether their Creator thinks they are minor. If they disagree with you, they might...

If you post something to youtube, like a song, will youtube take your video down automatically before you get sued, or no?

If YouTube is notified via a DMCA take down notice prior to suit, yes they will normally take it down, otherwise likely not. If I understand...

My trademark is up for renewal, should I file a Declaration of Incontestability or will a Declaration of Continued Use be fine?

Yes, you can file a Sect. 15 anytime, starting year six following registration, if you have 5 years of continuous use to declare. You should...

I agree with Attorney Pepper, It is nearly always very foolish to just copy someone else's EULA or T&C's wholesale. Use them for inspiration and...

Someone is claiming Intellectual Property rights on an illustration I drew because it looks like their cat.

I think you are in trouble and are not not meowing fully to us. Surely this is Hello Kitty or Garfield or Morris The Cat, not just some wacko...

How long does law school last for.

Either two years or 6 months, depending on your prior status. http://www.nmls.edu.jm/programmes.php One of the 3 law schools in the...

Someone took photos off of my daughter's Facebook page and posted them on an adult website (sexual). HELP!

You need to see an Internet lawyer and get a DMCA take down notice on the first two pictures sent plus a removal demand on the third on defamation...

I purchased an oil painting at auction. Do I own the copyrights?

You are taking a risk unless you know for sure there were no heirs. There are almost always heirs. Makes med think this is a law school question....

We are selling LLC to a larger entity. We are assigning a patent. Can future royalties be filed as capital gains?

There is a way. Your attorney should be able to do this as installment payments rather than royalty.

In Illinois, what are the restrictions on audio recording the proceedings of a private society?

No, such recording without permission is illegal in IL. The Society could require its members and board to consent to recording of board meetings,...

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