Can I expect compensation for the unauthorized sale of my images on a stock photo site if I did not register my copyright?

You haven't waived your copyrights.... You're still entitled to the protections offered by copyright law, except, if you didn't register within 3...

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Does a repitable production company speak with the creator?

Your "Friend" isn't your friend. She's screwing you over. Tell her she needs to make the situation right, or you'll have your lawyer get...

IN addition to refund of any fees and deposits you paid to the entertainer, you may also be entitled to recover any additional sums you paid out to...

Can I get a trademark application revoked if it infringes on an established brand?

On the facts as you've outlined them, it seems likely you could prevail in opposing the junior user's application, or having their registration...

It is unlikely filing a police report will get you very far unless the holder of the property didn't come into possession lawfully. If it's a...

It's not just copyright that you need to think about. For example, certain structures may also have trademark protection, and can't be used in...

Is it legal to put on a theatre production without proper licensing?

Bad idea. It's copyright infringement, plain and simple. You might "get away with it", or, you might get caught. The risk is that at the very...

Companies claiming trademark infringement

You need to consult with a lawyer who can look at the specifics of the situation and determine how best to respond. An experienced Trademark...

An internet company is using an image of me on their website to advertise their product.

This DOES sound like a right of publicity claim. Trademark claims would have to be asserted by the designer, IF he/she owns a trademark, or can...

How do I rewrite a copyrighted script which is allowed by the Author?

Usually when someone options a script, the right to rewrite the script is either included, or the writer is given the right to do a rewrite for an...