Is it legal to reprint images on your products found in the government's National Gallery of Art?

Public domain means not protected by copyright, so there are no copyright issues. But just because an image is not protected by copyright, and the...

How can I renew my trademark to keep it from being cancelled?

Sounds like 2 things are happening: 1) you do not understand the maintenance requirements for your trademark (you need to file a section 8...

Are they legally allowed to use the photo for advertisement even thought I didn’t say they could?

If taking the photo was part of your employment with the Party company (full time with withholding, etc.), the party company owns the copyright. If...

Sister went viral does she need to get a lawyer?

Yes. There are management contracts, agency contracts, personal appearance contracts, possible endorsement contracts, minor's contracts under...

What are common terms for a large national newspaper to use a photo of mine?

Traditionally, newspapers and magazines get first North American publication rights for a flat fee of $500 - $50,000 plus photo credit, retaining...

Probably no consequences whatsoever. It may violate the terms of the license, but the likelihood of civil or criminal enforcement against the minor...

1) If you have not been "served" with a Summons and Complaint you do not need to appear in the lawsuit. An experienced copyright litigator can tell...

I was listed as a false business partner. Can i sue him ?

You need to sue your father immediately to indemnify you against IRS claims, for fraud and for declaratory judgment to establish you are not a...

Review issue. I made an honest review and the owner has offered me money too good to be true (in the thousands) to remove it.

More likely you will be sued or arrested for extortion if you are being set up and you take the money. See Penal Code 518 and provide all the facts...

Is it legal in California to film a couple minutes of someone's talk at a scientific conference, & put it online?

You would need, 1) permission to record copyright protected content, 2) permission to film a speaker, 3) permission to record the speaker's voice,...