This is a huge problem for most people. It is probably a violation of a federal law but it is always hard to pinpoint the defendant since they...

What processes such as copyright would I need to go through after creating a song?

You can't prevent anything from it being "stolen" or infringed. But you can make sure you are entitled to "statutory damages" instead of actual...

Do I have the standing to exercise my favored nations clause?

You will want to retain a Cali attorney for this. It all depends on the contract. A simple letter may do the trick as this is probably small claims...

What is the average fine for one infringed image? What if it is a bulk of images?

Typically, after the infringement (but before you file an expensive lawsuit), the settlement would be a minimum of 3X the amount you would have...

Product label and famous dead artist and art work

The answer is "it depends". Your use of the artist's name may also be governed by the law of the state in which he/she resided. It may also...

Do I have full control over the songs I wrote after the band broke up?

As a general matter and without giving any specific advice, if the songs have not been published, then you can control what happens to your...

Is freelance illustrator's work for my children book considered Work-for-Hire? If not, does it mean I get weak copyrights?

Work for hire is tricky and prone to much misunderstanding. A work for hire must fall within certain categories to qualify for such status and...

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If I make t-shirts that display power-up items from obscure 1980's video games, does that violate copyright?

Obscure doesn't mean that the rights are not owned. For instance, WB bought up all the Midway arcade games from the 80's and has been making...

Legal Advice on Trademarking a Character

There are many aspects to character licensing. It is complicated. You should file both a copyright application and a trademark ITU application. ...

Questionable whether a spreadsheet is copyrightable. However, if you want to own it with no doubt or legal issues outstanding, seek counsel to...