Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

Whatever is filmed from a public place should not be an issue unless it becomes a focal point of your work. This goes for people as well. So if you are merely capture some business name in a scene, no problem, but if your characters interact with that business in some way it might be crossing the line. These issues are always one of degree.

I suspect that you will have other legal considerations, so I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail. You can start by calling around to several for a free phone consultation, get some insights then pick the best fit to work with.

If you would like to discuss further over a free phone consult, feel free to contact me anytime that is convenient. Our firm is now referred by the American Bar Association (see under the New York section):

http://www.americanbar.org/groups/delivery_legal_services/resources/programs_to_help_those_with_moderate_income.html

Kind regards,

Frank

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