Legal Q&A

What punishment is imposed for a violation of the Copyright Act?

Hello. I am someone who makes indie music. Honestly, I am not very famous, but I create various songs through my own lyric writing and composing. Recently, I discovered a song similar to my song. Acquaintances tipped me off that the chorus part and the hook part are too similar to my song, so I became aware of it. It seems like complete plagiarism. Attorney specializing in copyright, can I not file a complaint for a violation of the Copyright Act?

Should I retain an attorney for a criminal complaint for investment fraud?

I am a victim of NFT fraud. I intend to file a criminal complaint for investment fraud against the perpetrator; would it be okay to just do it alone? Or would it be better to gather more victims and retain an attorney for the crime of fraud together? I was defrauded of almost 10 million won; I can get the money back, right? An expert who has handled many criminal complaints for investment fraud, please help me.

I would like to file a criminal complaint over YouTube comments; what are the requirements?

I am a YouTuber who runs a crafting channel on YouTube. Since last month, there has been someone who continuously comes to my channel and posts malicious comments. At first it was mild behavior that could be ignored, but lately it has gone too far, with insults about my family, personal attacks, and the spreading of false facts. I can endure everything else, but I cannot tolerate insults against my family. Seoul criminal attorney, how should I go about filing a criminal complaint over YouTube comments?

What is the method for resolving an unfair contract?

I am a 17-year-old trainee who has been living as a trainee at an entertainment agency for about 4 years. Since I am soon to debut, it seems that I will enter into an exclusive contract. Because I heard that unfair contracts are sometimes made in the entertainment industry these days, I would like to receive a review of the contract from an attorney. If I debut and later learn that it is an unfair contract, how can I resolve it? I would be grateful if you could let me know the method.

I would like to file a complaint over malicious Instagram comments. What are the requirements for punishment?

I am a person who mainly sells goods through Instagram. As our products became popular by riding the algorithm, various people have been sending inquiries. A competitor, perhaps conscious of this, has been posting malicious comments under private accounts. They are not simply criticizing the products but are cleverly posting malicious comments through things like comparative usage reviews and manipulation of public opinion, which makes me very angry, so how can I file a complaint over malicious Instagram comments? I would appreciate an answer from the Seongnam attorney.

I want to avoid punishment for voice phishing.

I am someone who has never committed a crime in my entire life. After returning from a working holiday, I had spent all of my living expenses and was in a situation where I urgently needed money. Because I had to pay medical bills and rent and urgently needed money, I saw an online advertisement and lent out my bankbook. I did not know it would be used for a crime, but I am now at risk of being punished on voice phishing charges.. (in tears) I also need to get a job, so I am very worried about having a criminal record.

Please tell me the elements of violating the Copyright Act, such as illegally downloading movies.

A while ago, I downloaded Squid Game 2 from an illegal torrent site my friend recommended. I am scared that I might receive a notice for a police investigation for violating the Copyright Act. What punishment do I face if I download movies or music through illegal downloading? I watched it and deleted it right away, but can I avoid punishment as long as I do not keep it? Busan criminal defense attorney, please reply.

Is a lawsuit for trademark infringement possible?

Hello. I am a trainee preparing to debut as an idol group singer at an entertainment company. The company says that, at the same time as my debut, it will register my name and the group name as trademarks. I think this constitutes trademark infringement. If I were to leave the company, would I not be unable to work as a singer under my own name? How should I respond in the event of trademark infringement?

How much would the attorney's fee be for a criminal complaint for fraud?

I was defrauded of 350 million won in a jeonse (lump-sum lease deposit) fraud. At the time of the contract, the landlord clearly said they would of course return the money and that I should not worry about not getting it back, and this was clearly recorded. I even have the recording. However, as the contract expiration date approached and I asked for the money back, the landlord brazenly claimed they never said such a thing and that they cannot return the money. Can I file a criminal complaint for fraud in this case? How much is the attorney's fee to file a criminal complaint for fraud?