Transformative fair use, does this fall into the category?

The "transformative" event relates to the original copyright work not to its use in a video. "Fair Use" is a statutory matter where certain uses...

Rights. In an ebook do I need permission from other authors' to include their cited work in my copyrighted books for profit ?

The Technical or Professional author's hazard lies in the extent to which the author develops the technology or professional medical or scientific...

"Fair use" is debatable. The idea of a "review" using short clips may be "fair use". The copyright holder may decide to contest, make demands and...

Can she take a pic while I said no

Such an interaction will not rise to the level that will support any legal action to prevent a repeat. The Asker needs to avoid an environment...

Does my specially-formatted and designed publication of a public-domain book also fall in the public domain?

The first issue is whether the source document is indeed no longer a copyright property owned by someone or some entity. If the copyright term is...

I'd like to use a car photo in an advertisement for a jewelry brand.

The photo is a copyright property owned by either the author or the licensee. If the "creative commons commercial use" terms grant a license for...

Someone is illegally selling movies in a virtual platform. How can I report this criminal infringement of copyright?

The Asker suspects that a crime is being committed re: copyright infringement. Contact your police agency and see if they will take action. If...

The questions asks an attorney at AVVO to give an opinion upon which the Asker can rely. There are no attorney client relationships formed on...

How do I write a work for hire contract?

You don't do it by yourself. You find an Intellectual Property attorney who has experience and will prepare a contract.

Selling brand name online

The Asker wants to sell brand name products. Sales can be made if not counterfeit and if required licensing exists. Contact the brands for advice...