sexual harasment

what is sexual harasment

photo release

if i have the model in a picture sign a model release agreement for me to use the picture as the cover of my book, is there an additional agreement needed so that they can not make any money from me using the photo?

Creating my own version/design of software being developed for employer

I am currently employed (full time, professional) by a non-profit organization. I am a programmer, and have been working on a specific software program to support one of their internal processes. It is nearly complete, and in the course of the development, I have learned much about this specific area of the industry. I have additional ideas and believe that with the knowledge I've gained, I can put something together that is quite stunning and can be marketed to other organizations in this industry.

The code, layout, and ''look and feel'' would be completely different. It would also be worked on exclusively outside of work hours and not using work facilities or resources.

However, does the ''knowledge and experience'' that I've gained in working with co-workers here, and in what I've learned about the industry, equate to the resources of my employer? I'm not sure how that would be interpreted.

Do you think that it's ok to work on this program and ultimately try to market it down the line? I would also document the time well.

My employer is not in the software-selling business. Also, I am in California.

Thanks for any advice you might have on this matter.

reproduction of conceptual, text-based art

I am organizing an exhibition of conceptual art that includes television, radio and text-based advertising by artists from the '60's through present day. Many of the works that I plan to show first appeared in magazines or other publications as simple statements, many without any image at all. Now I am interested in showing these works in their original publication context. Is the work owned by the artist, magazine, or does it exist as only as a concept with no authorship or property rights. I am also interested in reproducing one of these ''art ads'' in a contemporary publication, as it originally appeared. What are the copyright restrictions that I might face in doing so. What about the reproduction of television or radio advertisement? It is important to note that these works never existed singularly, but as multiple publications that were bought and paid for by the artist.

copyright

what kind of agreement do i need to use a picture i took of my firends as a cover of a story i wrote?

Making copyrighted material

So apparently ''making available'' copyrighted work is illegal. Doesn't that mean the entire internet is guilty, especially the ISP? If not, can't I simply make my internet connection an open wireless network and pass the buck the same way? What if I make my internet open to all but make them click an agreement link that they are responsible for their uses of it?

Law School in the UK Vs Law school in the US

I am a recent US college graduate. I am considering applying to law schools both in the US and the UK this year. I was wondering what advantages a legal education in the UK offers in terms of being able to pursue professional opportunites in the legal field internationally. Any input would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Regards,

Pranav

DMCA non-compliance?

In May of this year I found an individual who had copied my website in full and was also selling access to a product that I created. I sent a DMCA notice to their host. They admitted that yes, it appeared my work had been copied in full and they removed the site.

Now this same person has republished my work again on the same hosting service on the same domain. I've contacted the host again and sent them the appropriate DMCA notice. They responded once but did not remove the infringing material. They only allow DMCA notices to be sent via e-mail, I have contacted them 4 times and they still have not removed the content. My work is registered with the US copyright office as well.

I want this host to comply and remove access to my work immediately but they are not responding to me...this is a large webhosting company.

What should I do?

Patent Rights default ownership in Florida

In Florida does an employee's I.P. ownewrship automatically default to their employer if there is no employment contract, employment policies, or any written or oral agreement between employee and employer?

electronic device vs mechanical device

What is the legal difference between these two items

use of my name

Can my ex- husband use my name in a book he is writing, if I say I don't want to be named?

Name rights

I am a tour operator. I take fans to college football games and often extended sightseeing. Can I produce a flyer that says, ''FOOTBALL TOUR - San Jose State at UCLA - September 14-17''

I am purchasing tickets through the schools ticket offices. Can I use the school names in selling my tour?

Thank you

Patent Law & foreign filing

I have invented a process and I wish to file for a foreign patent before filing for a utility patent here in the United States. I am a citizen of the United States and I was wondering if I could file abroad first and skip getting the 'license to foreign file' altogether provided that I file for a patent here in America within 12 months of my date from the foreign filing.

Basically what I am asking is the following:

a) can a U.S. citizen be held criminally liable for filing a patent abroad before receiving the 'license to foreign file'; OR

b) will filing abroad before receiving the 'license' hurt the patent application in anyway or bar it from being issued?

Thank you

Copyright to prevent duplication of Paper Forms

To what extent is a Copyright as applied to a paper form valid? ... i.e. if someone makes a similar 'generic' version of Bloomberg legal form are they liable to Bloomberg?

Any difference if the wording is slightly changed?

Copyright Question

I have just overhauled my resume to include a very small picture of the company's logos next to their company name. Before I got started I didn't consider anything might be wrong but now that it's done I'm wondering will this break some sort of copyright they have on the logo picture? Thank you for your time and attention.

Drawings

I purchased 4 pen and ink drawings from a non professional in 1976. The artist died several years ago. Can I copy and sell these drawings? The artist never formally had any of his work copywritten and the is no copywrite symbol on the works.

reproducing art

I purchased a pen and ink drawing from a non professional artist. Can I reproduce it and sell it?

copyright releases

Hi, I'm trying to find the forms whereby you give the rights to a media group to broadcast your photo for limited usage. What would that be under? I do not want the rights in perpetuity. Thank you!

treatment program and staff training

I worked for a nonprofit treating

adults with chemical imbalances for

7 1/2 years. I brought my treatment

program sessions and staff training

to what was a board and care. The

program was unfortunately

mismanaged by its board and

directors it was sold to another

nonprofit and I was dismissed as a

result of reporting medi-cal fraud

during the merger. The new

company let me know they would

not be giving me a contract with

their company as I was not a team

player. They also let me know it was

in their opinion that I did not have a

''legal leg to stand on'' as far as them

keeping my program intact after my

departure. I am back in private

practice and another company is

interested in my treatment programs

and staff training..... I have no idea

how much to charge, protect my

work or any of the legal aspects! :(

I only knew to mail myself my work

in a certified envelope before the

merger went through. I don't really

care about the other company much

at this point however would like to

be protected in new ventures.

Where do I even start?

Tape recording unhinged professor

In New York, is it permissible to tape record a class without the professor's permission if the purpose of the recording is to document inappropriate behavior, and not violate intellectual property laws?