Using a trademark/IP to produce a fan made product and offer it to people without actually making money?

Not only does this infringe on another's trademark, that person could likely bring a host of common law and statutory claims.

I draw caricatures of famous people, and I do "caricatures" of classic rock albums . Can I sell them on a website?

Although the Fair Use Doctrine does provide a defense to some copyright and trademark infringement cases where the new use is "parody," your use...

Does my lawyer have a right to this money? Or is this against our written contract?

Have your attorney give you a breakdown and, to the extent that costs have eaten into your reward, ask for receipts and backup to support those costs.

Should I find a manager or agent (I am a writer)?

At this stage you can a least start vetting possible managers. A proper manager will be one that understands your short and long term goals and...

What legal steps can I take when someone is refusing to sign a contract?

You cannot force anyone to sign an agreement. Agreements are essentially a "meeting of the minds." Where one party forces another, no meeting of...

How can I do a prenuptial agreement? I am the bride.

California’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act governs pre-marital agreements. Code section 1612 sets out what can be included and what cannot be...

There is no harm in consulting with several attorneys and finding one with whom you feel comfortable. At present you should focus on securing any...

An original song I wrote, recorded, and posted to YouTube 4 yrs ago has recently been used by a major artist; do I have a case?

I depends on several issues. First, the individual rights holders to the song depend on whether you worked with anyone else in creating it...

Would an athletic clothing line named old man brand infringe on old guys rule.

A number of factors need to be considered. Among them are whether the other brand has a valid and legally protectable mark and whether they own...

What are my legal options here? 2 producers are claiming they produced a song i purchased

Music law remains one of the more complex areas of entertainment law and your dispute provides a good example of why. Several people/entities may...