Does using clips from movies and YouTube videos in my own videos fall into "fair use"? (for commercial purposes)
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Answered on March 16, 2021
Much to the chagrin of many of my clients, "fair use" is one of those areas where if you ask 10 professionals whether something constitutes fair...
Should I copyright my artwork on Etsy ?
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Answered on March 16, 2021
Yes, it is absolutely worth registering your artwork (which is what I understand you to mean by "copyrighted") before posting it on Etsy. The cost...
I painted a picture in 1990 and now that digitally mastered picture is being put on tshirts without my permission.
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Answered on March 08, 2021
Sounds like a fairly egregious infringement, and under the Copyright Act you may be entitled to recover all of the profits from the infringing...
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Hello. Please I need a lawyer based in California to handle a copyright infringement case for me.
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Answered on August 19, 2016
Be sure to find a firm with substantial experience in copyright litigation, preferably one who has taken a number of copyright claims to trial, if...
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Based on this brief description am I being subjected to a hostile work environment and do I have a case against
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Answered on January 26, 2016
Hostile work environment cases are tough, as courts are unwilling to second guess management styles and decisions. The exception is where there...
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How to copyright beats logo and lyrics
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Answered on January 26, 2016
You don't have to "do" anything to get a copyright on your beats and lyrics if they are original (not necessarily novel, just not copied from any...
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Can i use a real name of a gang in a vídeo game ?
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Answered on January 25, 2016
Maybe, but probably not. The two questions that come to mind are whether you would be violating any trademark rights, and whether you would be...
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Is there a way to look up an error and omission policy ?
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Answered on January 25, 2016
The policy can be obtained through discovery as part of a lawsuit, but is otherwise private and cannot be looked up by the general public.
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Will I be credited the money this person spent of mine?
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Answered on January 25, 2016
You should be able to get the money back, unless there are other facts you are not disclosing. And the other party is highly unlikely to get a...
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How do I respond to Threatening Copyright Infringement Email
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Answered on January 25, 2016
I disagree with many of my colleagues. If a lawsuit is filed you may have to hire an attorney, but if the claim seems valid there is no good reason...
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