What are the basic legal risks in creating movies, books, and other media about real events and people?
Top four the come to mind (there may be others) 1. Defamation (false statements that injure reputation). Being that you are contemplating...
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Top four the come to mind (there may be others) 1. Defamation (false statements that injure reputation). Being that you are contemplating...
You have to be very careful with the large companies that protect and police their intellectual property rights. Disney would certainly fall into...
At this point it is not clear what you have or don't have. First thing to do is to retain an IP attorney (which will provide you with...
I think the other lawyers hit this on the spot. In California, the right of publicity protects ANYONE from having their name, image or likeness...
Libel is a false statement of fact that injures the reputation of another. You indicate that you intend to tell a "true story" I am not sure if I...
I agree with the others, I don't see any red flags but check with real estate counsel if you want to be sure. Good luck!
I don't care much for the defamation cause of action. What has more appeal is the possible "right of publicity" infringement. In California,...
Is your software developer located in the United States or overseas? Some other countries do not view intellectual property rights (ex....
California courts require "minimum contacts" with the State before the courts can exercise "personal jurisdiction" over a defendant. You may have...
Its hard to know how to answer your question. More facts are needed. Here is some general information regarding unlicensed real estate activity...