Reproduction art for clients benefit, unknown by the artist is this breach of verbal contract?

It sounds like you're an attorney in over his head in a copyright matter. The general rule is that absent a written agreement from an...

Can an employeer put your picture on facebook without your permission? Or against your will?

Q: "Can an employeer put your picture on facebook without your permission?" R: Yes, especially in the situation you describe where other people...

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A member of my band leaves. He recorded the first Ep and is now online. Does he get any money for the Ep?

Whatever you think you mean by "the music is under my name" is most certainly not true. Absent one or more very specifically-worded agreements,...

Affiliate products and disclosure

You need to read the very understandable guides and other information published by the Federal Trade Commission on this very topic. Start with the...

SEO , keywords and trademark infringement

Q: "Is there any risk of trademark infringement with this approach?" R: Some. As my colleague noted, however, it's lawful to publicly use...

Do not let the following comment from Attorney Butterman get lost in all the other responses: "The fact that the mark consists of your first name...

Is original music performed, recorded, and uploaded to Facebook protected against taking it & claiming ownership for profit?

My colleagues have already ably answered your question. As a practical matter, making money making music requires some thinking and know-how. ...

What legal issues will I have if I use fabric with copyrighted characters to make and sell clothing?

Q: "Am I fully able to do so with licensed fabric as long as I put a disclaimer?" R: No. You may lawfully make such clothing only for your own...

Do I need to obtain a fictitious name if my LLC is doing business using a new website?

The general rule is that if you're doing business as -- i.e., holding your company out as and actually engaging in business as -- a company name...

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In addition to the suggestions offered by my colleague, you and your own attorney should consider registering the copyright in the logo. IF this...