Is the poor man's copywrite still binding

As everyone has already said, you need to register the copyright at the copyright office. Do it yourself online for about $35. If you can't...

If I make a website in someones name maybe a famous person could they sue me

There is a small possibility. Famous people generally have a "right of publicity" to commercially exploit their own image. You can't make money...

Charged with UA but no counseling was given other than a "talk", I believe you have to sign a written record with 72 hrs

I'm not sure what exactly you mean. It sounds like you're being charged with a hot UA, which is bad. And it sounds like you think you were...

On 7/6/2012, I was cited for an MIC. I blew a .052. I am enlisted in USMC. I leave for boot on 8/27/2012. CAN THIS BE DISMISSED?

It is highly unlikely that it will ne dismissed completley. You should either hore your own lawyer or get a piblic defender to try and get the...

Here is a link to the FBI's site with the answers to all your questions. http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/cyber/ipr/anti-piracy/

A book printed in copyright in1877, I would like to reproduce this book. I can not find another copy anywhere?.

If that book was actually first printed in 1877, then any copyright in it would have already expired, at least in this country. Can't be sure...

How will the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief act help me?

It sounds like you are active duty and bought they car while you were already on active duty. If so, the SCRA may not do much for you. That act...

I am a cartoonist. I am drawing aliens and I have some cartoon strips I want to publish as a webcomic.

With the caveat that what you are asking for is actually a clearance opinion, which no lawyer will provide you for free, I will say that making use...

Do I need to worry about selling books for a library?

Attorney Marcus is correct--the library should have the right to sell all the books that they legally own. Not copies of the books, but the books...

Looking for a law firm that invests in clients' inventions and takes a cut only if successful.

The only time I have ever done this has been in exchange for an ownership interest in the patent. I don't know of any lawyer that would only charge...

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