There are a number of state and local laws pertaining to production of adult content, but as far as performers, there are fewer restrictions on...

Good question. According to the U.S. Constitution and 250 years of court decisions, citizens have a right of free speech under the First Amendment...

It depends. Your copyright is protected, and the registration with the Copyright Office is good insurance. But if there are unique and novel...

Yes. Your analysis is spot on. A videographer or a cinematographer owns a copyright in every frame of the video or film. To have a copyright in...

Probably yes. Engage an intellectual prpoerty (copyright, trademark and right of publicity ) lawyer to "vet" or review and advise you on the do's...

What country's copyright law applies?

Both. If the copyright infringer is in Canada they can sue under Canadian copyright law. If the infringer is in the United States the owner sues...

How can I get legal help for copyright infringement of my artwork used on the cover of a new book without permission?

Great question. Bill Graham Productions sued over Grateful Dear posters appearing in a book about rock-n-roll, and lost. But if they used it on...

Under what circumstances can the Operation of Law result in the unwanted or unintended transfer of ones screenplay copyrights?

There are fact scenarios in which you, rather than the producers or production entity own the copyrights to the script and all your copyrightable...

If I file a motion, can I extend its date ie move it further ahead or withdraw my motion? What is the process to do it?

Depends if it is State or Federal court. Some judges and courts have their own special policies about scheduling and re-scheduling motions,...

Under section 106 of the U.S. Copyright Act, (17 USC 101 et seq.) as the author of the work, you own the exclusive right to reproduce and...