I might be writing a book on some things that have happened to me in the past few years.

The answer is likely no. Another party likely has a copyright in the photograph. There may also be issues of the individual's right of...

ISP and CEG TEK notice

What you should not do is contact them directly. It would be best to retain an attorney to deal with these folks to make sure you a) get a full...

How can public domain movies be used in a promotional clip ?

I am in agreement with Ms. King. Works in the public domain are free to use but determining they are in the public domain is not so...

Is transcribing/translating/subtitling audio/video & selling it a violation of copyright?

The short answer is, yes, this is a derivative work and is almost certainly a copyright infringement. However, there are certain exceptions for...

If it is possible, how do I negotiate to lower the settlement offered by CEG TEK in DMCA notices?

I am in agreement with my fellow lawyers. These cases are, generally, best to have reviewed by an attorney and advised from there. The...

If you are really only going to wear them to the concert, I would think this use will pass muster. As the other attorneys have pointed out, the...

The short answer to this is, it depends... While short phrases are, generally, not eligible for copyright, there may be other issues such as...

Can I sell index tabs for a copyrighted book? Can I copyright those tabs?

I agree with attorney Bierman that more information is needed. However, I would add, that short phrases are not eligible for a copyright. ...

I agree that this is a tough issue. Trademark infringement occurs when consumers are confused as to the source of a good/service. So, in this...

Is it considered copyright infringement if you provide parenthetical citations?

Using the material of another almost always increases the risk of copyright infringement. However, your use and treatment of the material could be...