Copyright Laws for Writers

Q: "If I write a book, can I explain in it, in a sentence or two, what another published work is about (and name that work but not quote any...

I wish to start a sports blog supported by paid advertisements. Can I legally use terms with copyright while reporting.

As my colleague notes, short phrases, names, titles, and slogans [among many others] are not protected under copyright law. You can read the law on...

Can I sue in small claims for royalties or related damages?

If the former band member was a joint author of the underlying songs and their master recordings then -- as a joint copyright owner -- he had the...

So long as a funny saying does not already serve as another's trademark to brand clothing or related products, displaying it on a shirt is very...

My question is if the bookleg publisher of my US Copyrighted book (in 2007) liable for one infringement or for each book sale.

Each unlicensed sale of a new, copyrighted book is an act of infringement. For purposes of detemining actual or statutory damages, however, a...

My colleagues have already ably answered your question about the scope of common law trademark rights. I'll note, however, that even when a...

As my colleague notes, the copyright fair use analysis requires consideration of a number of factors [the four statutory factors and any others...

How do I protect written phases, slogans and quips?

As my colleagues note, trademark protection may apply. You should, however, query Google for [ trademark ornamental use ] and learn the difference...

Music use for Youtube request falling on deaf ears.

Query Google for [ music licensing company ] and choose one to help you. And, no, as my colleague notes it's not lawful to include another's music...

How does a company buy the rights to a trademark?

You want to buy the branding rights in the phrase "Jurassic Park"? Do you have few billion dollars? No, you don't. "Jurassic Park" is one of the...