Can I Sue the Co-Owners of My Copyrights?
The following is an excerpt from the book “The Music Catalog Sales Guide”, by Silvino E. Díaz, Esq. It’s a comprehensive
What Damages are You Entitled to for Trademark Infringement?
Under the Lanham Act, the principal remedies for trademark infringement include (1) injunctive, (2) affirmative, and (3) monetary relief. Injunctions are
What Do You Need to Prove Trademark Infringement?
The federal Lanham Act establishes civil causes of action for trademark infringement of federally registered marks under Section 32, and of unregistered marks under Section
Can You Oppose a Trademark Application Before Registration?
Any person that believes that they will be damaged by the registration of an applied-for mark may bring an opposition proceeding
Can You Protest a Trademark Application Before Publication?
If you believe that a federal trademark application pending for registration will infringe on your mark or application, you can alert
What is the Hobby Loss Tax?
The Hobby Loss Tax, 26 U.S.C. § 183, is a federal statute that requires an individual or an S corporation to
What is the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938?
The Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 or FARA is a federal statute that requires the registration of, and disclosures by,
Do You Need a Hearing Transcript to Appeal a Case?
The right to an appeal is often overlooked but can play a major role in whether your case succeeds or not.
What Are SEC Reporting Requirements?
If you have a company that is on the open market, there are several requirements you need to fulfill and guidelines
What Is an Impracticability Clause in a Contract?
The legal doctrine of impracticability is typically used as a defense in a breach of contract case. Commercial impracticability is used