Going to register some songs, this person wrote the harmony but they say I can keep the rights. Is it possible?

Yes. Easy. Just have them sign a paper that says they transfer all copyrights and other rights to you in return for something of value ($1.00 or...

Do you need written permission from a person if you shoot a film together?

Check with a lawyer licensed in New Jersey, as this is a question of state law. In California (and many other states) consent to use a person's...

CC 1670.8 only applies to contracts for sales of consumer goods--consumer contracts. Probably does not apply to licensing agreements between...

How do I pursue compensation from a former employer using my photos commercially without my permission

It sounds like you may have a claim for copyright infringement as well as a claim for breach of contract, possibly fraud. Oner major concern is he...

Can i sue ex partners for not paying me a dime off of my invention we patented together which resulted in me losing my rights

Sounds like you may have a valid claim, possibly for fraud. Consult a business law attorney in you ares confidentially to understand whether you...

With proper cropping you should be OK. The store where you took the pictures could possibly allege unfair competition if you included store...

It depends. Probably not if any Disney trademarks, characters, attractions, signage or other property is prominent in the photo.

Trademark for the name. Copyright if you have a cartoon character logo or other artwork.

I want to open a resturaunt but someone else uses the name but they don't have a trademark. Would I be able to open under that

Probably not. Trademark rights are acquired by adopting and using in commerce, a name that is "available"(not already in use in that business or a...

Good question. Short answer: probably; it depends. A California-based lawyer with experience handling CC 3344 claims can explain your options. A...