TRADEMARKS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Some attorneys and firms do this, but think hard about whether it's a good idea. Co you want your lawyer to also be a " partner" in your company? ...

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My group name is THE Blue Fires I have it trademarked is it infringement if someone adds the word original to it ?

Sounds like a pretty clear case. Yes.

How do you find and verify a GREAT trademark/IP attorney?

The best source of useful information is referrals. Ask others who've needed suchan attorney who they used and how they felt about the experience.

I have a question about a clause that appears in many “standard” music distribution agreements.

That's a peculiar clause. What I *think* they're referring to are compulsory and/or mechanical licenses. I haven't seen such language in the...

Quick question about MPAA ratings

Business owners are free to refuse service to anyone, as long as doing so does not discriminate against a protected class of people. (race, gender,...

Question for a Entertainment Lawyer about for a Book.

You need someone with experience in negotiating book deals to help you with this. The $5000 advance is neither good nor bad, it is $5000. ...

I am looking for an Entertainment Lawyer.

So much depends on your business plan, it's difficult to answer your questions about where to incorporate, and how to handle acquisitions. Set...

I received a cease & desist letter alleging copyright infringement. How can I verify that the sender really owns the copyright?

You can check copyright office records, but it will be inconclusive. Unless you took the photos, or hired the photographer, it's clear tatt...

What kind of license (or do I need a license) would I need to publish portions of guitar solos to sell in an eBook?

You do need a license for print publication of the musical compositions (or parts thereof). Contact the music publisher for each song. They'll...

Transferring ownership of a product made by an LLC to another LLC.

This is very doable, and needn't be a very complicated or expensive legal transaction, but you will need to hire an experienced entertainment...