Sooo, nobody can trademark illustrations that are part of a book, right?

Yes. And I was Traicion can be a trademark. That’s exactly what publisher FW Warne did with the Peter rabbit book series. The Beatrix Potter...

Great question. Answer depends on a number of factors, express and implied contracts, copyright and trademark law. Find a Chicago-area copyright...

Interesting question. Terrible idea I think the legal term is trespassing. Visitors are granted conditional permission to enter the store to shop....

What would we be looking to file a lawsuit for, so we can find the right type of attorney?

An entertainment litigator with experience handling independent film productions whould be best. Check out California Civilcode section 3344. If...

Hell yes! I defended a similar case years ago. A thief took 2 or 3 lugs off a Corvett before the owner drove away without knowing. the 16" wheel...

I want to license my song to a film production. Do I need approval from all co writers?

No. No permission needed for a non-exclusive license. Any co-owner of the copyright can grant a non-exclusive license, subject to a duty to account...

Yes! These cases are more and more common. Not every case is a winner. Many storage facilities expressly disclaim any liability on the storage...

Is this considered copyright infringement?

Oh yeah. Copyright infringement for sure. If the new words commented or made fun of the original song, that would be a parody and fair use...

What kind of representation do I need to license my artwork?

No representation needed. You get what you negotiate. If it’s a wealthy orchestra they may arrange for you to fly out for the show. Whatever rate...

Generally, no. Not legal to record OR exploit your voice, image (or both) for commercial purposes without your consent. There are exceptions. If...