What "buzz word" can I add to this Model Release clause to limit it to uses without a financial benefit?

Q: "Is there a simple word or phrase that I could add to this clause that would restrict him from making money off our photos without our...

Why are property rights in the music industry an essential component of the business?

You should read a few books on music licensing to learn about the various property rights that attach to music. See the link below. Why do...

Because fair use is a defense to an infringement claim [meaning that when sued the person asserting the defense shoulders the burden to prove that...

Can we really be sued?

Q: "Can we actually be sued for this ... ?" R: Yes. Especially if you sell shirts or other merchandise displaying your band's name. You need...

Get online music distribution rights for new website

Unless you have very, very significant amount of money this business venture is a complete non-starter. Read the article linked to below [and...

Can this be consider copyright on my friend?

I think it's been you whose been asking about how to apply copyright law's three statute of limitations in many few questions over the last two...

I am a Recording Artist. Last year I signed a 5-sentence Agreement. Want to know if the paperwork is legal, as it does not state

I disagree with my colleagues who suggest that the "contract" is lawful. First, it's likely void because it does not contain the required,...

Can news networks legally air YouTube clips live without the original users permission?

Q: "... are news networks allowed to air clips from YouTube without the written permission or authorization of the owner?' R: Yes, so long as...

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Can a trademark owner of a series book title, prevent the same/similar title from being used in a stand alone non series book?

Q: "Would that same author who owns the trademark be able to legally prevent the first author from selling their "Doggy" book which was published...

What are the steps to become your own music publisher?

You should three of four books on music publishing. See the link below. Good luck.