The Superman "S" Shield is one of the most highly recognized and highly protected logos / trademarks in existence (see first link below) -- which...

I'm trying to start an animation club at my college, and would like to know if there's any air use for screening films.

There is an "Educational Exemption" that applies to some school-related film screenings. However, in order for a screening to qualify as an...

I have a problem i have a company name, "Platinum Austin Entertainment" a rival intentionally started a business in the same cou

If you were, in fact, the first to use the name -- or "mark" -- in business in your area, you should have valid claims against your competitor for...

How does the fair use doctrine apply to nonprofit, educational magazines?

The use you describe would not be considered a "Fair Use" under copyright law. As suggested, you may want to seek out pictures on Flickr.com or...

Movie nights

As my colleagues have indicated, you need to have a license -- not just a copy of the DVD -- to screen the film. Please note that there are a...

If the amount at issue is minimal, you can probably handle this without an attorney in a small claims proceeding in the county in which you paid...

How do i get legal? Is there a website witn an application? Help me please

As indicated, it is hard to tell what type of intellectual property you are trying to legally protect. "Copyrights" are created when an...

As you've indicated, there are many rights and releases that will be needed for this project. You would be well-served to meet with an...

Can I be sued for neutering the family dog?

I'm not sure who owns and/or has possession of the females that you're concerned with (since you say they aren't the family's dogs), or why your...

What kind of a legal Corporation should one open , to produce Film/documentaries

Your friend needs help in four distinct, yet overlapping, areas: (i) entity structuring; (ii) non-profit law; (iii) immigration; and (iv)...

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