(Need immediate answer)Can I take a picture from a movie & post it on internet ?

I always tell my clients not to mess with the big music and film production companies. If they don't like what you are doing (their perception of...

This is a tricky question I get quite often. 1. If you are using OLD CLIPS (like video clips from the 1900's let's say), these clips can be in...

That is the whole point of people posting videos on Youtube - they want people to watch them so they can grow their channels. I have never heard...

Can I use a poem sent in a personal email as source material to adapt to a film (the author is deceased)?

The poem was likely subject to copyright if it was a "creative work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression" which is sounds like it...

Hi, First thing I usually do is use the Federal Pacer court search to see if the party that sent you the copyright infringement notice actually...

Our website company has restricted the number of pges on our website from 700 down to 30 pges with out notice. what can be done

Well some things i would consider doing: 1. Look at the contract you signed, do they have the right to do this? if not, could be a breach of...

Are there legal considerations when creating a concept music video?

My colleagues are spot on. As you noted it is best to "create" a music video. Meaning, try to do something that has never been seen before. ...

My simple cure for avoid legal trouble in the area of infringement - CREATE SOMETHING NEW AND AVOID COPYRIGHT PROBLEMS!! Startups are about being...

I have a midget league football picture of my grandson that I paid for can I use it to make a fathead for his homecoming

I agree with the other lawyers, the person who took the picture would technically have the copyrights to the photo. If you can get permission, I...

I wanted to know what i can and can not do when posting a video cover song on youtube? copyrights etc.. is it ok legal or not.

This is a great question and most people just dive in and start posting their videos not even considering the copyright infringement potential...