If the illustrator is not an employee, which it doesn't sound like he is, then he would own the copyright. However, you could have an agreement...

From a legal standpoint, I don't think there's anything you can do. Free speech sometimes means that you will hear and see things that are...

Can I and another author who's work was being downloaded without permission, file a lawsuit against website who did this?

I would recommend that you use the Avvo Attorney Finder and see if an attorney will provide a free 30 minute consultation. It certainly sounds like...

Does Cal. law state that a Defendant must attempt to communicate with the Plaintiff before filing a Demurer?

California law does not require you to do so. However, because the courts are overwhelmed and underfunded, more and more courts are requiring the...

With US copyright, if have my US copyright song on someone else's website for free download, am I protected?

No, an assignment of copyright can only occur if there is an express, written agreement between the parties. See 17 USC Section 204. So you would...

You wouldn't need a life story rights for information that is in the public domain. With that said, distributors and production companies are...

Is a trademark of a common name of a day of celebration be enforced?

I agree with Mr. Thomas. If you've received a cease and desist letter, you should contact legal counsel, who can fully advise you and respond if...

Does the fair use copyright law apply to students?

Your teacher is probably right. Fair use applies to everyone, including students. But fair use is a defense that you get to raise only IF you...

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If I am wanting to buy a wholesale amount of t-shirts and print logos of cartoons, football teams and others can I sell them?

You're probably going to need to get a license. Large companies have both copyrights and trademarks in the things you are wanting to use. What you...

I need to find a phone number for this website www.nike-all.com

Try the Whois website to see if you can find a telephone number. If that doesn't work, then you may want to consider reporting this. See...