Possibly. Such claims fall under violations of the right of publicity or misappropriation of name and likeness. In California, for example, The...

The defenses you have would be fact-specific to your circumstances. Possible defenses or approaches that could reduce potential liability...

Registering copyright is helpful, and it is necessary as a prerequisite to bringing a federal lawsuit for copyright infringement. Registration...

How can I sue Instagram?

In California, it is a crime to impersonate someone on social media with the intent to cause harm. See California Penal Code Section...

Yes, in theory, one could protect the original design of an anchor-shaped bracelet clasp. For copyright, the design has to be sufficiently...

Court Order to prevent my name from showing up in search engines?

Yes, I have done this many times. Google states that they will remove a page from search if you submit a court order with specific findings that...

In protecting a music CD with a copyright notice, isn't there also something with a "P" in it that is also necessary?

The (P) is beneficial for many reasons, but not necessary for works first published after March 1, 1989. However, there are advantages to proper...

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Would an entertainment attorney have the capability to handle licensing agreements as well as protecting their clients?

Would you be happy with an "aspiring" entertainment lawyer? Because that may be all you get when you merely aspire to pay him or her. Your...

I am a author who feels she has been cheated royalties do I need a lawyer?

Yes. If you feel that you are not receiving accountings and royalties to which you are entitles, you should have an attorney review the terms of...

When violating intellectual property rights become criminal offense ?

Generally, willfulness, intentionality and commercial profit. However, please consult a lawyer for specific instances. The Copyright Act has...