I would be more concerned about trademark issues than copyright infringement, which is better explained using the First sale doctrine rather than...

Explainer video and my competitor

It sounds like the other video company is alleging copyright infringement. First and foremost, "Ideas" are not copyrightable subject matter [see 17...

Do I have to sign a waiver to convert my note to stock? What If I don't sign?

In this instance and at this point you do not "have to" sign anything. You should retain counsel to review everything you are being asked to sign...

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"EyEUbiquitous.com" request compensation for image use in a nonprofit newsletter issued for education purposes. Do we pay them?

"Fair use" based on educational purpose, or any basis for that matter, is an extremely fact-intensive determination; the fact that you are a...

Where can I buy a trademark legally?

There are no "trademark clearinghouses" that I am aware of; I think you may be confusing clearinghouses for domain names, which can be related to a...

Right to perform

For future reference, it is always better to have a written agreement in place before embarking on collaborations such as these. If everyone is one...

Can a CFO of an LLC loan the LLC over $60,000 and charge interest without authorization from any officer, including the CEO?

The answer depends on what powers the CFO has under the LLC operating agreement. Members/officers of LLCs and corporations also owe various duties...

Signed lease and changed my mind but I gave no money yet am I liable

Without reviewing the lease terms it is hard to say conclusively, but generally, signing a contract binds the parties to its terms, so yes, you...

Can i get a license to use karaoke music on a cd project ?

Mr. Parron has given an excellent, thorough answer. The only thing that I would add is that when dealing with rights associated with recorded...

Someone took my trademark when i wasn't paying attention!

Depending on more specific facts that your attorney will have to glean from you, you may still have time to either oppose or negotiate with the new...