Does a band own my song? I brought *my song to the band as an idea that never went any where and the band members quit.

I think you lose on these facts. See an IP attorney, as there might still yet be steps you can take to alter the result. This makes twice. Ask a...

It seems you would have a copyright in the composition and lyrics in the song you recorded, if you can prove that you wrote and recorded it....

How to respond to a cease and disist order to stop selling , handmade cherry blossom soap at a craft mkt.

You do not KNOWS there is no grounds for this. YOU don't respond to a CDL (cease & desist letter) from an attorney. You respond by either (a)...

My websites domain name is listed in a lawsuit, but Godaddy hides my identity and address do I have to respond?

Get off this site and get a constitutional law specialist attorney, preferably one with criminal law expertise and first amendment expertise. You...

Legal issues to consider when hosting other people's/businesses web sites?

Sorry to be blunt, but Avvo is not a place to get a legal checklist for pro se action, that is for avoiding hiring an attorney. Avvo is a place to...

Can I deduct the Accounting Fees from the Royalty Payment?

I understand you to be saying you're licensee and the licensor is not paying an agreed fee to a 3rd party provider and that you are obligated to...

Can i download movies and tv series then upload them and rent them out?

You want to be a copyright "fence"? And you think that might be legal? Not a chance, without special permission. The copyright trolls will...

Performing artists from SHOW 1 have created a new show, SHOW 2. They are using press quotes about their performance from Show 1

The artists are likely within their rights provided they are not implying SHOW 1 is affiliated with or sponsored by SHOW 2. Think of Simon Cowell,...

Can I serve someone a C&D if they live in a different country?

NO, YOU don't "serve" them. You hire a lawyer to do that. You have been ignored, so it's time to lawyer up and get serious and let the offender...

Is a registered DBA required to claim unregistered trademark rights or can a person claim these rights under their legal name?

YES, in a simplistic world using the mark in commerce first establishes rights. There are a bunch of exceptions as this is not a simplistic world,...