Can someone be a "volunteer, non-paid" writer or interviewee for my business website?

Q: "Can I do video interviews of people or ask them to write on my site without compensating them?" R: Sure. You need a written agreement...

My responsibility concerning a pirated copy of a live copywrighted performance.

The question is whether you, or your company, would be monetarily liable for (1) the unlawful recording of the live performance and (2)...

If I own a live theater and choose to record a performance is that legal?

Q: "If I own a live theater and choose to record a performance is that legal?" R: Not in California if you do not first procure permission from...

I'm preparing to launch an LED lighting product, likely using Kickstarter.com. What steps should I take regarding IP protection.

If you have not yet done a patent search after TWO YEARS of product development then you really goofed. The reason for searching...

Hello, can you make a shirt that says "USC Trojans" and sell it as long as the trademarks aren't used?

"USC Trojans" is a trademark because that phrase is affixed to many products in such a way that it informs consumers that the University of...

My IP was stolen by patent attorney.

I agree with my colleague that your conclusion is wrong -- patent attorneys do not "steal" their client's inventions. If you think the patent...

Can I modify a product for a customer after it is purchased from me?

Q: "I am assuming that it is not okay to sell this product with the modification already done?" R: You're correct. Altering a new product before...

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I am writing a memoir and I want to incorporate MANY lyrics from one band, Taking Back Sunday. How do I go about doing this?

The band has had many different members -- each of whom may have collaborated to jointly write some of the lyrics you want to publish. To lawfully...

Company A will hire Your Company only if it signs a nondisclosure agreement. Your Company, however, wants to not only tell other companies that...

As noted by my colleague, if you did not take the photograph then you most likely do not own its copyright. But of the four exclusive rights...