Hello- My answer would be a qualifying 'yes'. If you can establish that you took the original photo, for example if it was by digital camera or...

Dear 'generic software' creator: In my experience, contracts overrule aspects of the law, and therefore always be careful what you agree to. In...

Hello- I would say the work you performed for them, if under a contract, would be considered 'work made for hire' (check the contract for a...

Dear "intellectual property rights": UpWork is merely a platform for locating consultants and part-time workers. Their terms generally do not...

Dear 'NFT'- Trademark registration is used to identify the source of a product or service, and copyright, for example, is used to formally protect...

Hello- Your case speaks to 'libel' as opposed to slander. Regarding your ability to sue, a statement made in the context of a person's trade,...

Dear 'Hertz via Expedia'- Class action suits are challenging, as they must be approved by the court before they can go forward. That said,...

Dear 'Singled Out' - Platforms like Ebay (and Amazon) respond to reports made against sellers who may be selling infringing/unlicensed product. ...

Dear 'songwriter and artist' - It is very difficult to stop something from being stolen (if a party wants to steal it). Your best effort would be...

Dear 'Sci-fi' novel writer - I noted there are about 60 registered marks containing 'hyperdrive' and zero live marks containing 'cross-coms'. ...