What Type of Legal Action Should I Take?

How to respond to the circumstance you describe would depend on the specific facts of your situation. In particular, it would be important to know...

With all the retroactive copyright extensions the feds have given the nod to, are they essentially at fault for the vast amounts

You make a valid point. Another factor is the adoption by the U.S. of the Berne Convention on Copyright in 1989, That treaty makes copyright...

Attorney Tencza has identified the various tools of intellectual property that might be available for your subject mattter. It is highly advisable...

What is the best way to publish a song/movie/book/... independently with the help of major publishing companies?

There are a variety of strategies employed by independent (indie) film producers. One is to get it shown at film festivals, which are visited by...

Do I need a lawyer to obtain copyright permission to produce posters?

Your first step could be to read the book Getting Permission published by Nolo Press. ...

Can I own a video production made under the provisions of the "fair use doctrine?"

As my colleagues have pointed out, there is a difference between ownership of copyright (a sword) and the "fair use" defense (which would act as a...

What Is The Likelihood Of A Trademark Application Being Rejected For Being Too Descriptive?

Please understand that a trademark is registered for specific goods or services. Without identification of the goods or services with which the...

Startup Companies, Venture Capital, and Financing

Yes, both federal securities law and California securities law would be pertinent. Violating securities law can be painful. Find experienced...

How can one get a US patent on a product Idea, manufactured and sold in china that does not have a US patent?

A "very similar product" would be part of the "prior art" even if it's made in China. A claim in a U.S. patent would need to recite a product that...

Copyright issue

You should consult a local intellectual property attorney for actionable legal advice on the matter. Ask whether the legal principle protecting...