Yes! To avoid this problem have live musicians play public domain 'world music' in the background and have them agree to let you use the...

When do I need to copyright a video I'm uploading/selling?

You are confusing the administrative formality of registering your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, with ownership of your copyright,...

If their only use is on the front of shirts (I've seen these all over Boston) the trademark application will be rejected because the trademark...

Can patent protection apply to a series of educational books?

Remember The Magic School Bus series of books and TV shows? Yes there are a number of ways of protecting the characters, look and feel of your...

An experienced entertainment lawyer can explain your options, how to protect the idea and script while shopping and pitching, etc. Call one and...

How do you make sure your literary manager doesn't take a commission on a screenplay you sell without his/her participation?

The answer depends on the terms of the agreement, oral or implied, you have with your manager. The law seeks to enforce the intent of the parties....

Hi and yes. We are called trademark lawyers. Pleased to meet you. There are subtleties and nuances to the application process. A few minutes on the...

How do i copyright my poetry?

Hello Janesville! I student taught English and TV and theatre at Janesville high school (Parker?) in ...1975. The good news is you alredy have a...

What ownership or rights does my manager have for thinking of our new band name?

Great question. Consult an experiences music and trademark lawyer confidentially by email or phone so your soon-to-be-former manager cannot have...

The copyright Office website www.copyright.gov has information circulars that explain very well the difference between a copyright (you...