Questions answered by Duncan Clayton Macfarlane

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How do I proceed? And prevail.

Duncan's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Did you write or co-write the song, or simply played guitar on the recording. Assuming the later, there may be an implied in fact contract issue in...

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Feature Film completed with multiple LLCs and Corporations. Can I sell the film from one LLC to another for $1.00?

Duncan's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

You would typically assign the rights from one LLC to another, assuming the respective entities have right of assignment and there are not...

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If an IP owner won't sign paperwork can a producer take the footage already recorded, change it 20%+ in order to release it?

Duncan's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

There are a number of issues involved as you present the facts. I would encourage you to engage an attorney to help you with this matter.

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Can a financier foreclose on a production and then complete the production? "Lender in Completion?"

Duncan's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

I agree with my colleagues; absent written contracts this is a difficult situation to untangle. Ideally the various entities should work together...

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I have pictures inside a celebrities house, of him and a girl. this picture i want to sell to the magazine, does he has any righ

Duncan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

I agree with my colleagues, this is likely an invasion of privacy issue and anyone can sue anyone in the United States. I would encourage you to...

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How do I sell my car to my son for what I currently owe on the car?

Duncan's answer | Answered on October 01, 2014

I would suggest you review the terms of your financing agreement and see if you can assign the agreement to your son with the lender's approval.

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Hi, we're paying mgmt $1,600 as per our preferred rent agreement. Can mgmt in turn charge us 2,600 due to lease?

Duncan's answer | Answered on October 01, 2014

I agree with my colleague - based on the facts presented. You will want to do a thorough review of both agreements to make sure there isn't...

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What fee or percentage should I expect to pay, as an independent producer, for a music sample? Thank you.

Duncan's answer | Answered on October 01, 2014

It is entirely up to the owner(s). If they like what you're doing with the sample that may help you. Good luck.

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If I was to try to create a product to show to the Kickstarter crowd funding crowd, how do I protect it? A previsionary patent?

Duncan's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

I would encourage you to speak with a patent attorney if you believe you have a patentable idea/product as there is more to patenting a product...

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Can I patent my food concept?

Duncan's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

I am not sure what you mean by food "concept." I would encourage you to learn a bit about patent law and then perhaps ask for a consultation with a...

Duncan Clayton Macfarlane's Answers (87)

How do I proceed? And prevail.

Feature Film completed with multiple LLCs and Corporations. Can I sell the film from one LLC to another for $1.00?

If an IP owner won't sign paperwork can a producer take the footage already recorded, change it 20%+ in order to release it?

Can a financier foreclose on a production and then complete the production? "Lender in Completion?"

I have pictures inside a celebrities house, of him and a girl. this picture i want to sell to the magazine, does he has any righ

How do I sell my car to my son for what I currently owe on the car?

Hi, we're paying mgmt $1,600 as per our preferred rent agreement. Can mgmt in turn charge us 2,600 due to lease?

What fee or percentage should I expect to pay, as an independent producer, for a music sample? Thank you.

If I was to try to create a product to show to the Kickstarter crowd funding crowd, how do I protect it? A previsionary patent?

Can I patent my food concept?