I had a former employer offer to invest 4 thousand dollars into my music in 1998 he forgave the investment in 2000.

I would suggest that you prepare a timeline with all the relevant facts (when you entered into a contract, when you stopped and started working for...

How do I “sell” my IP to multiple purchasers while still retaining rights to develop non-competing products with same IP.

You really need to sit down with in IP attorney in your area to get the type of advice you are seeking. As my colleagues have indicated, trying to...

If i post a youtube vids and own all but the music but give credit is this fair use ps the music is just there to be less borin

I would strongly recommend that you find someone who is willing to give you a license to use their music in the manner that you've suggested. ...

An internet company is using an image of me on their website to advertise their product.

I think you are likely right when you suggested in a comment that a cease and desist letter may be the place to start. However, as my colleague...

Another way to approach this is to simply file an AMENDED CREDITOR CLAIM signed by the same party that filed the original claim, and this time...

Statute of Limitations for Intellectual Property Cases when more material used recently discovered in the same educational class

As my colleague has indicated, you need to consult with an attorney who specializes in litigating copyright infringement matters ASAP. There are a...

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These questions, and other related questions have already been answered many times here on Avvo. You should start at the links below. And, if you...

Am I infringing copyright if I borrow secondary characters from a video game for use in a novel?

The answer is, it depends. While you indicate that these characters are not "distinctly delineated" . . . the fact that you want to use them...

Taking Photos

First and foremost, if you are concerned about this, is there a way for you to get permission to publish the photo? If not, can you crop the...

If my neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles has "No Parking Between 2am and 6am" signs, is it an "Overnight Parking District"?

Yes, it sounds like you live in an Overnight Parking District. Overnight parking is typically allowed in other (non-OPD) residential neighborhoods.