Received a DMCA notice--now what?

Hire a copyright attorney to help you make sure that you are following the proper procedures and requirements to take advantage of the safe-harbor...

Do I own my 20 page script if I've made significant changes to the original 4 page script?

The issue appears to be whether the author of the short story gave you a non-exclusive right to make a derivative work, namely the film. Or did...

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It is not clear from the question what the "status conference" relates to. Is it a status conference with the court in a copyright infringement...

It depends. Many stores sell their own versions of recent fashion designs under a private label. In general, copyright law does not extend to...

I was sued in federal court for trademark infringement for the website i have taken out, is this case civil or criminal?

Most trademark infringement cases are civil, but some trademark cases are criminal. Have you been served yet with the complaint? Have you been...

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If you post something to youtube, like a song, will youtube take your video down automatically before you get sued, or no?

If YouTube takes down your video (whether automatically or as a result from a take-down notice), that does not absolve you of liability for...

If I was to use an Apple Macbook Pro in a movie and Apple sued me would they likely win.

Several years ago, Caterpillar sued Disney claiming that the movie "George of the Jungle 2" tarnished Caterpillar's reputation because the film's...

Am i at risk for being sued by using sexipedia.com domain and brand name "sexipedia"? i am worried expedia.com might try to sue

You are "worried expedia.com might try to sue" based on sexipedia.com. For a claim of trademark infringement, in addition to the similarity of the...

I purchased an oil painting at auction. Do I own the copyrights?

You purchased the physical painting. You did not necessarily purchase the intangible copyright for it. Nor would you automatically acquire the...

Can a product mark oppose a service mark over the same name?

In addition to the other excellent responses you've already received, I would add that if the trademark application is still pending it has not...