How to split royalities as a beatmaker (Producer) with Major artists?

I agree with Ms. Koslyn that this is a very complex area of law, and there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. It's also an area that is changing...

Mr. Parron is correct that a sunset provision is one of many negotiable terms in management agreements. The rationale behind this type of...

The total copyright ownership in a composition totals 100%, not 200%. Generally, the writer's share is 50% and the publisher's share is 50%, for a...

How do I fight against a suit for allegedly infringing on copyrights?

It sounds like you are claiming that you did not illegally upload/download the film. If you have an unsecured wireless network, or you allow...

I have begun writing a novel, and require my fictional characters to interact with deceased public figures, such as John Lennon

While it appears from your post that you are concerned about violating defamation laws, these are not applicable because you can't defame the dead....

Can we use someone else character in our own game, If we did all the art independently and not using original name?

I agree with with my colleagues that a consultation with a lawyer is not a luxury, but a necessity. I would also add that in addition to potential...

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Are there ASCAP/royalties/copyright exceptions for VERY small ventures or not-for-profit ventures?

This area of the law is complicated - to begin, there are two copyrights to consider, one is the copyright in the underlying composition; and the...

Can I use my school's name on products for sale?

If you don't have a license to use the university's name in connection with the sale of merchandise, it could form the basis for a claim of...

I agree with the other attorneys' recommendation that the first step should be to review the applicable termination provisions in your management...

Depending on whether the person you portrayed is a public figure, and also how the person and the interview are portrayed, you could be vulnerable...