My father was a movie producer and has several to his name. The movies were stolen from him, however the copyrights are not

Attorney Ballard has given you an excellent answer if what you are talking about is "Royal Jordanian" (I take it by that you mean the royal family...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of adding "Patent Pending" plus the application number?

It is, contrary to my colleague's advice, advantageous to put both "patent pending" and the application number. This is to help prove actual notice...

Is this "reverse passing off"? Buying several products, combining together into one, using own label?

This is called "mixing", and is what almost every seasoning maker does. It is legal provided you meet FDA labeling requirements and do not use any...

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Can I use copyrighted images to create social media posts for my nonprofit organization?

I agree with Attorney Michelen. You idea is to commit copyright infringement, willfully and deliberately. Wow! That could cost your non-profit or...

Do I need an attorney?

Well, sounds like it was a hit and run if you backed into a car and left the scene. What else would you call it? Bump and run? Whack and scat? Boot...

Is this libel?

Opinions are not libel, they are not statements of fact. Indeed, if the employee thinks it may be a scam the employee has every right to say so. ...

I am in possession of master recording tapes of a new band and they have made it to international star status.

This is not your copyright and "what I would like to do" would be copyright infringement. Having physical possession of copyrighted materials does...

May I retract a non-monetary settlement in the state of Illinois due to the case being in the wrong court?

Probably not, depending on the language (if any) of the settlement agreement. A well written settlement would include language waiving all remedies...

Are there attorneys that will work a case for free until they win the suit and get paid from the settlement?

Not for all 26 years, but perhaps for part of it. Also, why do you just now notice this? There is a serious laches and estoppel problem with your...

Hello, I am signing to a small independent record label and was wondering if you could look over some contracts?

Sure, for a reasonable fee. No one here is likely to do that review for you for free. Those sound like relatively routine contracts, but likely are...