When I have a contract signed with a book editor and the editor breaks the contract should I sue?

Litigation has risks and costs that can be mitigated by a pre-litigation settlement. To sue for copyright infringement you have to register your...

Copyright questions?

STOP! There is no such thing as "releasing" a copyright. IF the copyright is valid (a complex question if the work was created between 1923 and...

Can I send a txt note to all the circle of the guy that scammed me?

Usually a bad idea to make private disputes public. If you are incorrect or overstate the facts you could be opening yourself up for a counter...

I someone submits a DMCA copyright infringement notice about violation of terms of use (not copyright), is ISP required to heed?

DMCA is for copyright infringement, not breaches of the Terms of Service contract.

My Son gave me a compilation of E-mails about "Mothers" on 'mothers day, and I think that they would be worth publishing?

Probably not. Copyrights in the emails are owned by the authors and exist whether or not there is a copyright symbol or registration. Just because...

Can our museum , a 501.c.3, charge rent for storage?

Income which is unrelated to your charitable or non-profit purpose is taxable and can jeopardize your non-profit status. Unrelated business income...

Short answer: yes. Consult an IP lawyer, preferably one with experience protecting vessel hull designs-- a highly specialized sub-set of copyright...

For a federal trademark registration you have to actually use the mark by selling goods or rendering services in a manner that is regulated by...

I am being sued for trademark infringement with made up evidence from plaintiff and fake witness. What should I do?

Not to worry. First, retain trademark defense counsel. Then look at your insurance policy to see if there is "advertising injury" coverage. In any...

What if a modeling photo of me was printed on a huge wall on the last season of Big Brother on CBS? No release forms signed

Yes. You have a right to be compensated for the use of your likeness. You have to be recognizable. California Civil Code 3344 provides for the...