The release does not relinquish your copyrights and requires them to have a written agreement before they can use anything in your screen play...

Is it copyrigght infringement if you cop a pose off an animal from a photo but exclude the rest of the origginal image?

If the photograph is protected by copyright it may be copyright in Frenchman to copy the animals pose. You’re not violating the animals rights,...

Can public domain resources be used commercially for profit?

Tragically, there is a long and storied tradition in the United States of stealing the intellectual property of Native Americans. Now Tecumseh is...

I've searched and searched and read alot of your questions and answers still can't find what I'm looking for

Highly qualified attorneys are standing by ready to assist you, but you have not stated a question. I'm ready to.. is not a question. Ask what...

Where can I find the chamber rules or any information on my judge and their specific preferences as much as would be available?

Go to the judges website. There you will find local rules and any special rules applicable in the judges courtroom. There's no such thing as...

How to deal with unethical CEO?

Sounds like you either are operating under a careless and unfair business LLC Operating agreement, or the CEO is violating the terms of the...

Which attorney is right?

Possibly both attorneys are right and it's a close case. Depends on the totality of circumstances, intentions of the parties, nature of the...

Can a filmmaker use clothing with copyrighted patterns on it without permission?

Hello Cleveland! GREAT QUESTION! We routinely handle clearance issues for movies and TV. I have pointed out copyright-protected sheets and towels...

Is there any way a noncompete clause from California can affect a sales subcontractor?

Sounds like the California employer's lawyers may be overreaching. Non-competition provisions in employment contracts are generally null, void,...

What has to be proven for a defamation claim to move forward, if angry neighbor lies to attempt to get me fired?

Yes. It sounds like defamation (spoken false accusations of criminal conduct), possibly libel if written down. See, California Civil Code sections...