Advertizing/Copyright Is copying a box ad photo created and posted by another online news paper a case for action?

These other attorneys have sufficiently covered the litigation risks you could face in using the ads without authorization. The only other thing I...

I am a photographer and I'm building an inspirational dvd of my photos and adding quotes to some of them.

Mr. Burdick gives a great answer. The only additional thing I would add is that the copyright exception Mr. Burdick refers to (known as "fair use")...

What is it called when an ex employee uses business contacts & information that she didn't know before, to build her business?

Q) I could still go after them for "using" private confidential & going after clients that they had no business with before. What is this...

Can I violate a trademark if I had the name (protected by the trademark) before the trademark filing date?

Further information about your case is needed to assist you in determining what risks you may have concerning your continued use of the mark and...

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I am an artist and one of my illustrations was stolen and published in a book released in Colombia, will I be able to sue?

There are a number issues to consider when determining whether you could seek recovery for copyright infringement of your illustration. As an...

State of Federal Trademark? Which one is best?

Mr. Juneja provided a good analysis. The only other things I would add is that you may want to conduct a trademark clearance search if you go down...

If there are two copyright holders of a CD, does an artist need persmission from both to sell the CD on CD Baby?

The recording artist would generally need permission from all of the recording's copyright owners to sell the CD. However, further information...

Is it ok to post news and information about adult actor/actress(movie)

First of all, it is great that you are thinking about these issues before you start blogging. Your blog would have many legal issues to consider....

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How do i copyright and patent a name so no one else can use it?

Mr. Burdick gives a great answer. The only additional thing I would add is that you may also register your mark with the Washington Secretary of...

Looking to buy a company in Mexico. Any legal analysts familiar with Mexican Law?

You likely need to work with both a U.S. and Mexican attorney to ensure your purchase goes smoothly. You would also want to work with your...