I'm filing an objection to a continuance, do I have to serve the opposing party with a copy or just file it?

In California, you need to make a reasonable effort to service a copy on the opposing party at their last known address.

Painted a still life w known food product labels. Can I sell it.

I would be concerned if (a) the work you created was defamatory or otherwise unflattering to the brands involved, or (b) the work you created was...

How should a wholesale clothing distributor deal with trademarks and brand name clothing?

As an experienced IP attorney, I applaud you and wish that all of my clients would ask these important questions BEFORE getting started in the...

A question about artwork on the Internet.

In the US, copyright law protects the expression of an idea (in this instance, the first picture) and grants the right to copy or otherwise use,...

I'm video producer. I recorded 400 hrs of video for a recording artist. What rights if any do I have to the original media?

Under the circumstances you have described, this certainly sounds like a "work for hire" to me, as well. And, as a work for hire, the "recording...

I have to agree with my colleagues that it is rare for lawyers and alw firms to be equipped to take on significant copyright infringement matters...

I paid an apparel company for 6 sports jerseys....after 3 1/2 mo. I got them wrong color. I was told to keep those and new ones

You are right to think you are entitled to what you ordered and paid for. If those items have not been delivered, then you have the right to...

Is this copyright infringement?

Based on the limited fact pattern you provided, this would almost certainly constitute copyright infringement because you do not own the rights to...

I'm self publishing a book and would like to included press articles I was featured in. Do I need permission to re-print?

Yes. You need a copyright license. Using them without express permission constitutes copyright infringement.

Is posing on social media a general statement with no names considered defamation of character

As you may be finding out, social media is a potentially very dangerous place when it comes to perceptions, hurt feelings, and, quite possibly,...