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Can I Name my Characters after Famous Characters from Old Book – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered

AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Will you get in trouble if you name your characters after famous characters from an older book or film? Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career to the next level. Continue Reading

Is Copyright Registration Required Before Licensing – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered

AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Does a song have to be registered with the copyright office before you can obtain a license to use it in your film or other project? Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career to… Continue Reading

Interview Releases – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered

AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Do you need permission to write a book based on your interviews with public figures? Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career to the next level. Continue Reading

Which Country’s Law – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered

AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Carlos wrote in with a question about which country’s law will apply to his film. I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked & Answered… where I answer entertainment law questions from industry professionals so you can take your career and business to the next level. Continue Reading

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Licensing Music For Kids Performance School

  AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Grand Rights and Sound Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ZVN8HT4uo Jamie wrote in with an interesting question about music licensing in theatre… Hi, I am Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered, where I take your entertainment law questions so you can get your career and business in… Continue Reading

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Copyright Renewals?

  AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com A reader wrote in with a question about whether copyrights need to be renewed. Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. I’ll answer the renewal question, and explain… Continue Reading

Can You Use Real Places Names in a Story that is Fictional but Inspired in a News Article?

  AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Can you use real place names and businesses in a story that’s fiction, but inspired by a news article or report? I’m Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your burning questions, so you can take your career and business all the way to the… Continue Reading

Have you filed your DMCA Agent designation?

  AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: Are your websites and online businesses properly protected against  lawsuits by the DMCA Safe Harbor? Hi everyone… Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark here, with a quick tip for anyone who has a presence online. You’ve probably heard about the DMCA before.   You know, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?  That’s the law that allows… Continue Reading

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