Copyright laws? Photos I took are used by the customers on internet sites I did not agree to, and without crediting me.

I agree with the my colleagues' conclusions, though not entirely with their analyses. As the photographer, you own the copyrights in the...

I need to speak to a Patent attorney about an Idea..

The Patent Office publishes a searchable online database of registered patent attorneys. Visit the link below, query for those working in "San...

Hi, I would like to know about intellectual property.

If you want to learn about intellectual property there are many, many good books for laymen [and many more for practitioners]. Visit the link below...

I am reading that "pinning" on pintrest could violate copyright laws (DMCA) but what about following pinners or boards?

It's not unlawfu to simply view copyright-infringing material on the internet. Moreover, it's not unlawful to "follow" another person's account on...

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Is Incorporating A Public Figure's Name As A YouTube Page's Display-Name Illegal?

The YouTube subscriber's use of your friend's name is very likely a misappropriation of her "right of publicity." In short, the rule, with a few...

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What is the latest copyright law on burning and copying music as gifts? If I buy the song can I copy it?

As my colleagues note, selling a CD of music is unlawful because doing so infringes the copyrights in the songs. Some music, however, is either...

Copyright for playing artist music on a Internet blog.

As my colleagues note, your inclusion of the music in the interview infringes the two copyrights in the song [the songwriter's "musical...

Can I legally reproduce my employer's PDFs on my portfolio website as samples?

Not lawfully. Not only would publishing the documents violate your employment contract and likely a Massachusetts-state labor law or two, it is...

Do I need an entertainment lawyer?

I think your intent is to try to persuade the movie production company to hire you as a consultant. So write up a proposal -- include in it why you...

Can I sell a new item on AMAZON that is a new unique design? Not sure if there is a patent pending. Can I private label?

Before importing a product such as a watch stand for re-sale in the United States you need to inquire into whether someone already owns a patent...