Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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Can a prenup protect intellectual property royalties from books or music?
In general, a prenup may be used to address who owns intellectual property and who receives royalties from books, music, and similar creative work. In Wyoming, as in many states, a premarital agreement can often be draft...
What are my rights if my voice recordings were used to train an AI narration tool?
If your voice recordings were used to train an AI narration tool, you may have several possible legal concerns, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, the key issues are how the recordings were obtained...
What are my rights if a client claims they own the AI-generated logo I created for them?
In Illinois, the answer usually depends on the agreement between you and the client, how the logo was created, and what rights were transferred in writing, if any. In general, disputes over logos are often framed as cont...
How do I respond legally to a defamatory post without making things worse?
In general, the safest response to a potentially defamatory post is to slow down, preserve evidence, and avoid posting an emotional reply right away. A public argument can sometimes amplify the post, create new conflicts...
How do I handle a DMCA takedown notice for an AI-generated video I posted?
If you receive a DMCA takedown notice about an AI-generated video you posted, the first step is usually to stay calm and review the notice carefully. In general, a DMCA notice is a copyright complaint, not a court order....
How do I prove someone recorded me without permission during a private phone call?
If you think someone recorded a private phone call without permission in Massachusetts, the first step is usually to gather any evidence that suggests a recording actually happened. That may include text messages, emails...
What are my rights if my coworker left a phone recording under the table during a staff meeting?
If a coworker left a phone recording under the table during a staff meeting in California, your rights may depend on several facts, including where the meeting happened, whether anyone was warned about recording, who was...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee when an internet provider never installed the service?
In general, the answer depends on the contract, the provider’s policies, and what actually happened before the installation was completed. If an internet provider never installed the service, you may have a strong argume...
How do I prove human authorship in a work that includes AI-generated text?
In general, the question is not whether a work used AI at all, but whether a human contributed enough original expression for the legally protected parts of the work to be considered human-authored. Under U.S. copyright...
I left a bad review for a local business and now they’re threatening to sue. Should I take it down?
A bad review does not automatically create legal liability, and businesses often cannot sue simply because they dislike criticism. In general, a review is more likely to create legal risk only if it contains a false stat...
How do I protect a comic book that uses AI backgrounds but human-drawn characters?
In general, the part of your comic book that a human author created may be eligible for copyright protection, while purely AI-generated material may be treated differently. If your characters, dialogue, panel layout, sto...
What happens if a subscription streaming service charged my expired card through a card updater program?
If a subscription streaming service charged an expired card through a card updater program, the charge may still go through even though the card you originally gave the company was no longer active. In general, card upda...
Can I record a repair technician inside my home if I tell them my camera records audio?
In California, recording a repair technician inside your home can raise privacy and consent issues, especially if the recording includes audio. Whether it is allowed often depends on what is being recorded, whether the t...
Do I have to send a cease and desist letter before suing for online defamation in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you usually do not have to send a cease and desist letter before filing a lawsuit for online defamation. In general, a defamation claim does not have a universal legal requirement that you first demand a...
A dealership ran my credit multiple times after I told them not to. Can I do anything?
Yes, possibly, but the answer depends on what exactly happened, what you agreed to, and how the dealership used your information. In general, a dealership may only have a lawful reason to access your credit if you gave p...