Do I need a separate form listing my trademarks and copyrights to be included with my living trust documents? ?

You should definitely discuss all trademarks, copyrights, patents, licenses and other intangible "intellectual property" you own with your...

Do I need permits or licenses to shoot film footage of Los Angeles from the sky in my own airplane?

Great questions. For a reality or documentary, you should not need releases for landmarks like the Hollywood sign or Hollywood Bowl, Capitol...

When can I sue for copyright infringement?

Because Washington State is in the 9th Federal Judicial circuit, you can file your lawsuit as soon as the complete copyright registration...

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Can a parent manager of a child actor collect managers fees retroactively?

Possibly, yes. Depends on the terms of the original management contract, whether any defenses like a 4 year statute of limitations, waiver,...

Trademark clearances involve a constellation of factual and legal issues to weigh and reconcile. Too many unknown variables to provider an...

Can an author rescind the copyright of his book?

No you can't rescind a copyright. Consult a lawyer about possible breach of contract.

I'm filing a dismissal in Federal District Court for failure to state a claim in a copyright infringement case. There are two?

Federal court litigation is best handled by an experienced federal court litigator. Probably best to consult one in confidence and make a plan for...

Can I copyright/trademark knitting patterns/logo designed by grandmother when copyright has expired? Slightly change patterns?

Greetings Santa Rosa! You are correct that if a pre-1978 copyright was not renewed, it fell into the public domain. You cannot revive an expired...

Yes, probably violates municipal laws: trespass, littering, etc.

I'm writing a novel and for a scene two of the characters are going on a date to Tokyo Disney?

The so-called "nominative use" exception to trademark law allows you to refer to he park and rides by name without infringing the marks. If your...