Can I write a story based on a video game that has no story?

In some cases characters might be defined to a level that achieves copyright status. The copyright protection for such characters would be...

The above answers provide helpful information. Use of the logos on the cover is in general different from and more problematic than use inside, as...

I agree with Mr. Matesky that a review of the contracts is necessary to determine what rights the photographer has and what rights you have. If,...

I'm a poor person with no money and some big company is suing me for copyright infringement

I agree with Mr. Brezina that it is important to get your answer on file to explain your situation and put your best argument forward that the case...

Copyright protection includes the owner's exclusive right to prevent another from, among other things, reproducing and distributing the copyrighted...

Is referring to and paraphrasing for commercial purposes advice and assessments from a published study a copyright infringement?

My colleagues provide good information. Your commercial (vs. non-commercial/non-profit) purpose does not matter for purposes of determining...

Need Help with Short Story/ Play adaptation contract

It sounds like you need a contract to let you prepare a derivative work of the copyrighted short story for your intended uses (and potential...

Would I get in trouble if I named a women's accessories company "Banks McQueen"? My concern is the name "McQueen".

Copyright protection is not generally applicable to short phrases. Only if you have copied artwork in a logo would copyright come into play ....

Do we have a duty to tell potential investors of our corporation that one former founder is very litigious?

I agree you need a lawyer for your investor disclosures. Very generally speaking, securities laws require the issuer to tell its potential...

I would like to get a lawyer to look over a business contract before I go any further

I suggest you use the Find a Lawyer feature on Avvo to find a local Georgia attorney well-versed in the subject matter of your contract. Many...