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answered on Dec 11, 2010
Assuming you created the website yourself, yes, you can copyright a website by using Copyright application form TX or by filing on-line. However, most business websites are created by website development companies. Unless they assign the copyrights in the website to you, they own it not you.... View More 
answered on Dec 11, 2010
No. There is a lot of misunderstanding about this. Names are not protected by copyright. Publishers of publications such as a star registry may register a claim to copyright in the text of the volume [or book] containing the names the registry has assigned to stars, and perhaps the compilation of... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2010
The best resource I know of is here:
http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2010/01/18/resistdc-the-federal-tax-...
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answered on Dec 10, 2010
While legalzoom.com is probably the most popular, you should be careful about using this or similar sites. A good review of online will systems is here: http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/10/drafting-your-own-will-online/
Paul Overhauser
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317-891-1500
Package was turnkey. Designer is corporation in FL. Corp is now out of business.
answered on Dec 10, 2010
You could be liable, as there is no "intent" requirement to be liable for copyright infringement. However, your exposure could be reduced if you are determined to have been an "innocent infringer."
Paul Overhauser
www.overhauser.com
317 891-1500
answered on Dec 9, 2010
Jurisprudence is the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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answered on Dec 9, 2010
In this case, the Court noted that Congress early obviated the need for a warrant in border search situations, and Congress always recognized a necessary difference between searches of buildings and vehicles for contraband goods, where it is not practical to secure a warrant, because the vehicle... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2010
This code does not have a penalty, as it relates to the establishment of Congregational churches.
Paul Overhauser
317 891-1500
187.10
187.10 Congregational church.
187.10(1)
(1) Incorporation. The adult members, not less than three in number, of any... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2010
You can find this case here: http://supreme.justia.com/us/445/55/
Paul Overhauser
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answered on Dec 9, 2010
A tort, in common law jurisdictions, is a wrong that involves a breach of a civil duty owed to someone else. It is differentiated from criminal wrongdoing, which involves a breach of a duty owed to society. Though many acts are both torts and crimes, only the state may prosecute a crime, whereas... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2010
In the United States, you must pass a bar exam to become a lawyer. Usually, to take a bar exam, you must graduate from an accredited law school. To get into law school, you usually must have a bachelors degree.
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answered on Dec 9, 2010
For the Michigan Bar exam offered in July 2010, the pass rate was 83.9%
Paul Overhauser
www.overhauser.com
317 891-1500
answered on Dec 9, 2010
Virginia does not allow the medicinal use of marijuana. You can find more information here: http://www.mpp.org/states/virginia/
Paul Overhauser
www.overhauser.com
317-891-1500
answered on Dec 9, 2010
For purposes of health insurance, Indiana is one of three states in which a "mental illness" is defined by the insurance policy, not by state law. Thus, the defintion depends on the particular policy. FYI the other two states that take a similar apprach are Minnesota and New... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2010
Yes, a Federal Attonrey can prosecute you for a counterfiet trademark offense. per 9 USC 1715:
In order to show that a trademark used by the defendant was a "counterfeit mark" the government must prove the following:
The mark is spurious. 18 U.S.C. § 2320(d)(1)(a). A mark... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2010
There is no new information about the status of this litigation at the present time.
The border in Indiana. Do I have any rights?
answered on Dec 2, 2010
If there is actual or likely confusion caused by the similar name, you probably have rights that can be enforced. Both state law and the Federal Lanham Act allow claims for infringement of trademarks, even if there is no state or federal trademark registration. You should consult a trademark... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2010
A registration is effective as of the date the application is received by the Copyright Office. However, the registration certificate takes a while to receive. If you pay for "special handling," a registration ususally takes about a week. If you file an application electronically, it... View More
Does anyone have information about settlement status with Third World Media LLC plaintiff for copyright violation issues?
answered on Dec 2, 2010
Third World has filed 5 cases. The first two are concluded, and the last three are still pending:
1 Third World Media, LLC (cd) cacdce 2:2009-cv-01603 820 03/06/2009 10/28/2009
2 Third World Media, LLC (pla) cacdce 2:2009-cv-01603 820 03/06/2009 10/28/2009
3 Third World Media,... View More
Do i have any rights to my invention
answered on Dec 2, 2010
It depends on several factors, such as whether you filed for a patent, whether it may still be possible for you to do so, and whether the company you called agreed to keep the invention confidential. There may also be other relevant facts. You should contact an intellectual property attorney to... View More
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