Copyright law concerning 90 year old letters

My colleague's advice is sound, if the assumption that the letters were indeed unpublished (which they likely are unpublished). However, if they...

For new a line of clothes with designs on them. Do I need a copyright for the designs and have an agreement with the artist ?

It is difficult to tell if you're referring to the design of the clothing, designs that will be printed on the clothing or a design that will be...

Is it legal to download a film I own?

Below, is the Official position of the US Copyright office on the issue. As you'll note, unless the item is software, you are not expressly...

In creating patent drawings without a lawyer, can you tell me what parts are required and what should not be included?

There are numerous requirement for patent drawings that are controlled by not only the MPEP (Manual of Patent Examining Procedure--...

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Someone is using multiple designs I have came up with, how do I handle that.

My colleague is right, there are a lot of variables here that need to be addressed before a clear answer can be provided. However, if we make the...

Depending on the amount that you change the original work, your modified designs may or may not be considered derivative works. A derivative is...

Is it illegal to sell copied XBOX360 games?

In short, yes it is illegal. While some game manufacturers and US copyright law (in some instances) permit the creation of a backup copy. The...

Will I be sued for copyright infringement?

As my colleague points out, there are no guarantees that the author of the screenplay won't try to sue you, unless you approach them and come to...

Is an international NGO registered in the US but providing services in China elligible for a US TM application?

Foreign nationals are permitted to file in the US directly. However, Applicants not living in the United States must designate in writing the name...

Buying p90x dvds from china

They are likely basing their damages on the "statutory damages" clause in 17 U.S.C. §504(c)(1). That section of the copyright law allows the owner...