Can you remake songs with fundamental changes in melody and complete update of lyrics?
There is no copyright protection for standard melodic riffs, like the I-IV-V blues chord progression, descending 7th chord pattern, etc. but if you...
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There is no copyright protection for standard melodic riffs, like the I-IV-V blues chord progression, descending 7th chord pattern, etc. but if you...
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Probably not. I would not rely on this minor clerical error.
Your verified response objecting to the interrogatory on the ground and it is vague and unintelligible is sufficient.
There are many compensation variables. Undefined net profit (what Eddie Murphy referred to as "monkey points" may be the least certain alternative....
Some of the major movie studios had a reward or "bounty" system for reporting infringements, Paramount (for Star Trek infringements), Warner Bros....
If memory serves, Perfect 10 tried (unsuccessfully ) to do just that. Maybe you case is even more compelling. Consult an IP litigator.
Congratulations. At this time the federal government will not allow trademark registrations for cannabis products.Ironically, the Copyright Office...