It is a common misconception that postings on the Internet are devoid of copyright protection. Not true! Each, every and all of the individual...

Are there standard valuation formulas regarding advances from a label offering to license my existing catalog of masters?

Fair question. It depends on the 'legs' of the masters. Will they continue generating $ for x years? If so, the price is $x. But if the commercial...

Can I sue a local retailer who I think may have used parody art I shared on social media on a t-shirt design?

Sounds like you have a good case. No copyright registration is necessary for you to assert copyright infringement claims in a pre-litigation ...

Why not contact Godzilla's lawyer and ask: Aaron Moss, Esq. Greenberg Glusker et al LLP 1900 Ave of The Stars #2100 Los Angeles, CA...

My wealthy parents have a hired a hacker to hack my phone and email. I have no proof but am pretty sure. Who do I talk to?

If true, both Federal and California state civil and criminal laws against electronic surveillance may have been violated. Good privacy lawyers...

It means file a lawsuit in Federal court for copyright infringement, or for declaratory relief to determine the owner of a copyright. Probably...

As an American and a Samsung user I'm horrified that my products can be monitored illegally. Can Samsung be held liable?

Ha! Brilliant minds think alike. I was pondering the legal and practical implications of the Wikileaks disclosures yesterday. First, there is no...

Can you copyright products used in a curriculum such as stuffed toy dogs and cats, pet journal and carry case?

1) You already have a copyright in your original curriculum. 2) There is no requirement of "uniqueness" for copyright protection, only...

Yes. You are absolutely on the right track. There is a rule that allows the use of trademarks for "nominative" purposes: "I flew Delta to the U.S....

Is nationality important in transferring copyrights?

Prohibitions on technology transfers with countries like N. Korea apply to the content of what is being assigned, like mask works, for example, not...