I'm going to ignore the questions about how particular areas of IP overlap and give you some practical advice you can use, based on what it is...

Can my son who just turned 18 years old in Feb. get out of a contract that he signed with UMG (Universal Music Group) in March?

Everything Attorney Kobrin said is spot on, though I will mention music deals (whether from the publishing or recording side) are often quite this...

Can I distribute my album online even though I don't own the Master?

Not sure why this one didn't land on the Entertainment Law Q&A. But regardless, I found my way to it. I echo my colleagues who mentioned that the...

The answer is through signing up for what's called a "Performing Rights Organization" (or, "PRO"). These are entities you may have heard of such...

Is it wrong for a buisness to use a DMCA copyright claim against my website to get information to attack me?

Some more facts would be nice, but here's the crux of what's practical, real, and useful to you: It sounds like you are not the Copyright owner of...

Yes, you can request an amendment. Go to the miscellaneous forms and find documentation regarding "Voluntary Amendment Not In Response to USPTO...

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What are laws on a private video that I asked not to be posted and has repeatedly been posted in spite?

I echo my colleagues to the tune of "This requires a longer conversation than is usually afforded you in Avvo". The reason is pretty simple: I...

There's not quite enough facts here to give you a clear answer. However, I can tell you that practically speaking you subject yourself to a...

Two related but distinct actions. Copyright infringement and breach of contract.

There's no reason you cannot sue for both Copyright Infringement and Breach of Contract--and I would take both matters to Federal District Court...

What are the conditions under which I can re-use copyrighted material made available online?

I don't want to attempt to simplify the answer to your well-written inquiry, but I note you mentioned you were dealing with "Pre-Modern HIstorical...