tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362146352012-02-15T22:20:30.973-08:00This blog discusses all topics relating to ENTERTAINMENT LAW (film, music, TV, cyberspace) and INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW (copyrights, trademarks & patents). This site does not provide legal advice and is for informational purposes only.The Moderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17306614309403235490noreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36214635.post-57156260111149424012009-05-04T17:12:00.000-07:002009-05-04T17:26:53.288-07:00

I previously posted a link about California securities exemptions for films seeking public investments less than $1,000,000 (i.e., getting a third party investor to invest in your movie). Here are some additional links to help ensure your production is compliant.FEDERALIf you are looking for information about the Securities Exchange Commission (Federal) exemption, then you should perhaps consult

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If you ever wanted to represent NBA players, check out this site for the information on getting certified as an agent:Agent application & regulations -- http://www.nbpa.org/sites/nbpa.org/files/users/sean.brandveen/NBPA%20Agent%20Application.PDF

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10 WORST PATENTS - According to Cracked.com

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Encryption software may not be foolproof if someone has access to your computer at the proper time....Contrary to popular assumption, DRAMs used in most modern computers retain their contents for seconds to minutes after power is lost, even at operating temperatures and even if removed from a motherboard. Although DRAMs become less reliable when they are not refreshed, they are not

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(Current as of October 2, 2007)If you are an up & coming filmmaker who is interested in looking for the state that provides the best tax incentives, you may be interested in checking out this MPAA.org report that summarizes each states' respective incentives:http://www.filmusa.org/incentive-summaries/

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HOUSE CONSIDERS A STEEP INCREASE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT(Source: California State Bar -- IP Section: www.calbar.ca.gov/ipsection)H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007, or “PRO-IP,” which is pending in the House of Representatives, creates an intellectual property division within the Department of Justice and an

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A team of computer hackers plan to hack myspace.com over the next month.But two hackers going by the names of Mondo Armando and Müstaschio promise to begin disclosing security vulnerabilities in MySpace, News Corp.'s popular social networking site, every day next month. Read the rest HERE.Isn't myspace.com already full of bugs and hacks? So what will be the difference this month?

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If you live in California and have questions about the legal process, there is a great FREE website that may help you. The site is: STATE BAR CONSUMER EDUCATION PAMPHLETS Or you can call toll-free at 888-875-LAWS (888-875-5297). On this site you can find assistance with questions such as:How do I use the small claims court?What can I do if I can't pay my debts?Do I need a will?What should I do if

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If you are in Turkey and want to check out the latest and greatest YouTube videos, you may see the following message when you log onto the site:"Access to www.youtube.com site has been suspended in accordance with decision no: 2007/384 dated 06.03.2007 of Istanbul First Criminal Peace Court".Click here for the rest of the story.

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Nas says "hip-hop is dead" on one of his recent hooks and now the San Jose Mercury News says the same thing.Recording executives are more interested in turning a quick buck than nurturing rap culture -- and they are behind the apparent demise of hip-hop music.I have been a hip-hop head since 1988, but listening to mainstream radio these days makes me feel that hip-hop is dying. It cannot be a

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Captain America has undertaken his last mission — at least for now. The venerable superhero is killed in the issue of his namesake comic that hit stands Wednesday, the Daily News reported.For the rest of the story, click HERE

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Trademark dilution has been a part of U.S. federal trademark law since 1996. In order for a plaintiff to prevail under previous case law, the plaintiff needed to show that its mark was actually diluted by defendant's mark in question. Under the new law that was signed into law in October, 2006, the trademark statute is revised, so that the plaintiff now only needs to show that defendant's mark

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The Internet age has created many digital entrepreneurs. Many of these entrepreneurs run their businesses through computers and different software packages that can do everything under the sun. As a result, many attorneys and non-attorneys have been creating self-help websites that allow the users to create, download and print custom legal forms. It can be a lucrative business especially for an

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Have you seen those cartoon-looking commercials that come on mid-day during the "Jerry Springer" and/or Maury shows where they show some prehistoric dude accidentally inventing the wheel. Some guy in a suit then comes on screen and offers to protect your invention. Has anyone ever called one of these companies? Just curious.Anyway if you ever wanted to search the database of United States patents

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One perspective on the YouTube copyright debate:

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Michael Williams is a partner in the prestigious Sydney technology law firm, Gilbert + Tobin. Mr. Williams was a key player in the infamous Kazaa case, recently fought in the Federal Court of Australia. In this below interview, Mr. Williams describes the high drama of the Anton Piller orders (which enabled Michael's client and its 65-strong team to capture computers from 13 locations,

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I was an online DJ from 1998-2003 through Live365.com. Back in the old days, streaming music over the Internet was relatively inexpensive. Since that time, many new webcasters have jumped into the mix. That may all change due to a ruling by the Copyright Royalty Board which increases the royalty payments these webcasters have to pay to record labels and artists.The new rates, which are

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The government rejected Alexandre Batlle's attempt to trademark an unusual name to sell T-shirts. The mark in question? "Obama bin Laden."Batlle's trademark application was rejected because it made false connections between Osama bin Laden and U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, and contained "immoral or scandalous matter," according to Karen Bush, a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office lawyer. For the rest of

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It appears that the vibration technology which has caused a many lost lives on challenging video games will make a return in the PS2.Sony Corp. and Immersion Corp. said they have settled their long-simmering patent dispute over the vibration technology that shakes video game controllers, and will work together to bring the so-called "rumble" function back to PlayStation products.The rest of the

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If you ever wanted to represent NFL players, check out this site for the information on getting certified. With right mix of player-clients, you may be the next Jerry Maguire.http://www.nflplayers.com/About-Us/FAQs/Agent-Certification-FAQs/

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If you are seeking out investors in California to invest in your independent film project, please do not run afoul of the federal and state securities laws. If your investment opportunity is considered a "security," then you must be in compliance and your security must be registered. If you are giving an investor an interest in your film with the right to receive a backend, then that interest

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If you are an up & coming filmmaker who is interested in looking for the state that provides the best tax incentives, you may be interested in checking out this MPAA.org report that summarizes each states' respective incentives: http://www.filmusa.org/2006TAXINCENTIVES.doc

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I've followed Anna Nicole's life since I was a teenager in my early college years. She's gone from centerfold to the Supreme Court. Even in her death, her life has been a legal circus.She battled for millions of dollars all the way to the Supreme Court. Millions that were left by her husband who met her while she was shaking it at a strip club and who was approaching 90 years old. She has a

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The below is an article I wrote for several clients back in 2004.***********************************************************************************Legal Ramifications of Low-Budget Movie ProductionsIntroductionAny movie production is a large, detailed project no matter the size of the production’s budget. There are many different aspects involved with making a movie project at the production

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