Can I use a British public domain property to inspire an original script in the United States?

If your script was "based on" the film, that's different than being "inspired by" the film. A work "based on" a preexisting work is considered a...

How can I claim fair use for unpublished video?

Fair use is not a defense to unauthorized disclosure of trade secrets. Under the Uniform Trade secrets Act if you know or have reason to know the...

The answer varies from state to state and depends if the celebrity is dead or living. For example, if i) the celebrity is now deceased and ii) was...

If the original "fan art" is licensed (written, oral or implied) from the game owner or is non-infringing under the doctrine of fair use you can...

What Can I do In this Case?

Sorry, the description of facts is unclear. If you created non-infringing works you own a copyright. If these are US works you need to register the...

Sounds unlikely he would sue: First, he would have to have registered the copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office. Did he? Copyright ;litigation...

Do I have to sign a new contract if the other party has changed their mind on terms?

There may be no contractual duty to revise the agreement but if the alternative is a lawsuit, one option is to compromise on the revisions to the...

Is it enough proof to protect my lyrics from someone stealing my sales revenue to have the proof on my computer and phone

By far the fastest, cheapest and best way to protect your lyrics is today, now, register the copyright in your lyrics with the US Copyright Office:...

Federal lawsuit filed against me right after my trademark was USPTO approved for opposition?

Sounds like the Coachella Valley Music Festival disagrees with the Examining Attorney at the PTO. You may be right, but you have to win in court...

As an app developer that has licensed with publishers to use their music, do I have to get separate licenses to use album art?

Great question, and you are onto the right answer. Controlling case is Kelly v. Arriba Soft Corporation, 280 F.3d 934 (9th Cir. 2002) withdrawn,...