Logo Design and Copyright

As other attorneys have pointed out, the central question is whether your proposed logo creates a "likelihood of confusion" with that of another. ...

The copyright to a work is separate from the rights of publicity of a person portrayed in that work. For instance, a picture of Elvis, published...

What is the average (or good) endorsement equity deal for a startup to offer a professional athlete/entertainer?

You should consult with a business attorney, preferably one with an entertainment and intellectual property background. Note that your question...

Looking for entertainment lawyer recommendation LA/OC area to write a letter to distributor. Needs to be capable of litigation.

This is, unfortunately, a common dispute among producers and distributors. The first thing an attorney will need to do is review your distribution...

Reviewing confidentiality and release of claims form before I sign it

As other attorneys have noted here, an employer cannot withhold that to which you are already entitled in exchange for releasing rights. Depending...

Any contract, "provisional" or otherwise, is only enforceable to the extent there is a "meeting of the minds" and it has "clear and definite...

I am making a game and it has a celebrity face head cut out in the game. Should i be worried for a law-suit?

Without permission, yes. As noted here, celebrities have a right of publicity. Anytime they enter into an agreement for a movie or project the...

I own a motorcycle and i met someone who owns a thrift store. The owner wanted my bike as display in his store.

His use has exceeded your permission. You can likely proceed on a claim of conversion. Have a demand letter served or sent to him via certified...

Is There Any Legal Recourse?

Possibly. It depends on the details, but Person A could argue that the inspector tortuously interfered with a contract. Depending on what the...

Does 100%clearance mean having permissions to represent my cowriter's interest in licensing or one person having 100% of rights?

Music law can be one of the more complex areas of entertainment law. First, your question implicates two different considerations. One is the...