by Gano Lemoine | Jan 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Don’s step over a dollar to save a dime.” I frequently hear from clients and soon-to-be clients with some problem involving work by an independent contractor. The independent contractor was hired to do some creative work – develop software,...
by Gano Lemoine | Dec 4, 2012 | Copyright, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, Novel Writing, Parody, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark
Sign up for Pilar Alessandr’aScreenplay Adaptation Workshop on December 12th, and get a special bonus… ME! December 12th, 7PM to 10:30PM, in Sherman Oaks, CA. Screenwriting teacher Pilar Alessandra will instruct on the screen adaptation of a play, comic or...
by Gano Lemoine | Nov 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
As the end of the year approaches, and the New Year looms, this is a good time to take stock of this year’s company actions, and anticipate next year’s company needs. First, a quick review of the most basic “corporate formalities” that every...
by Gano Lemoine | Nov 16, 2012 | Business Development, Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Parody, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized
My legal practice is a mix of business clients and entertainment clients, so I come across many people that are growing their endeavor from an early stage. That early stage is frequently a natural progression from a unique combination of passion, interest and skill...
by Gano Lemoine | Sep 16, 2012 | Copyright, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Parody, Public Domain, Screenwriting, Television Production
Yet another example of how a similar idea – perhaps a VERY similar idea, is insufficient basis for a successful copyright infringement or idea theft lawsuit. It is the very specific execution of the idea that is protectable, NOT the idea itself (unless there is...