How can I determine whether or not the subject of my photograph is due "joint-authorship" credit in my photo of him?

I took a look at your question this afternoon, and sat down to take a look at it, as it raised a few questions in my own mind. But by the time I'd...

The "plot" of a work is considered to be the idea underlying a work. Copyrights, however, attach to protect the author's unique EXPRESSION of...

Is it considered cyber harassment for someone to contact strangers and divulge private information to them about someone's past?

Though I am not licensed in Indiana, it appears that your state recognizes a criminal complaint for harassment when the offending party sends you...

Since when do you have to provide proof of pending lawsuit to get your intellectual property removed from someone's webpage?

"...if I do with contacting her via attorney she will not respond to me." Not to be overly dismissive, but if you have already retained an...

I'm writing a story and i wondered if i can use my favourite character's in it? Would that affect Copyright laws?

Based on the additional information you have provided, the answer to your question is no, you don't have the rights to use the characters in your...

Do I have to pay for a retroactive license?

I agree with my colleague above. In response to your additional information, I would add that, for the purposes of the Copyright Act and/or the...

You may sue them for copyright infringement presuming that you/your company owns the rights to the images/content from your site, which I have...

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I wanted to use an image from a movie with quotes that i said on a t shirt for personal use is that legal?

Strictly speaking, you would be infringing on the film producer's copyrights to use an image from the film in this way. One of the bundle of...

What disclaimer should I use for this situation?

An appropriately drafted Disclaimer/ToU/ToS is extremely important to a site that is hosting/posting other's proprietary works, and the...

Can i sue someone for stealing my pictures and trying to tarnish my name?

Texas recognizes both a criminal complaint and a civil cause of action for behavior/actions amounting to harassment, be it online or otherwise. If...