I suggest that you contact a local attorney ASAP. If nothing else, the attorney can review the contract, document the breach (if any) and right a...

Am I able to get money back?

Unfortunately, not reading a contract is not a valid reason for breaking the contract. You can certainly contact the company and see if they are...

Can you monetize a business that emails links to copyrighted material (i.e. YouTube, Soundcloud or Bandcamp links)?

In general, providing a hyperlink to a location on the Internet is perfectly legal. However, you can run into trouble in many ways, depending on...

My picture was taken & used in a commercial by Bank Of America, while at a Panthers game. I was not compensated, can I sue?

This can be a complicated question but the previous answers are sound. In general, you have no "expectation of privacy" in a public place. Your...

In addition to the good answers already provided, it's important to understand that just because one website says "author unknown" doesn't mean the...

I was wondering how I would go about writing reversion of rights in my Game Art Contract.

This is not too difficult, but you will probably need some help to get it right. Under copyright law, the default rule is that you will own all of...

Image Consent and Release Form

The "release" form that you signed will likely be the most important factor. Although you use the word "release," not all "release" forms are...

Is it advisable to give up any percentage of a patent to a potential investor?

Attorney Doland has provided some sound advice but there are too many issues for you to address at this website. Don't enter into complex business...

I want to share a project with other individuals online. How do I protect it from being stolen/copied?

Be very careful here. You have a number of issues that should be considered. For example, can the input from third parties be legally included in...

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Who should I call for an intellectual property issue?

You should seek the help of an experienced attorney in your local area. You should ensure that they have the right background to help you. This...