answered on Sep 24, 2018
By law, not really, unless you’re using a service -- like Amazon’s share for Kindle books --which allows you to share ebooks you buy once.
eBooks are licensed, not sold, which means that ebook stores get to control what rights you have with the books. Even if the books are DRM-free,... View More 
answered on Sep 24, 2018
To add a bit more to Peter's response, yes, this would most certainly be copyright infringement if you do not obtain a license from the respective rights holders of each and every book you intend to put on the site. It's the same as if you wanted to created a site where users could pay a... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2018
The landlord is the owner of the property and can legally set whatever term he/she wants. You're only entitled to tenancy for the duration of of the term of your current Lease -- any renewal term is in the discretion of the landlord, unless otherwise expressly stated in the lease. In most... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2018
The USPTO charges a flat fee of $225, $275, or $325, depending on a few varying factors (i.e. opting for pure electronic correspondence with the USPTO, and also whether you create your own "Free Form" description language or use pre-approved language -- most applications are filed at the... View More
It is a 9 page agreement
answered on Sep 14, 2018
If you would like assistance, I'd be happy to review and advise on your contract for a small flat fee. Shoot me an email at: jason@altviewlawgroup.com if you're interested.
I have an LLC and I provide HR serives and business consulting
answered on Sep 11, 2018
A lawyer is not required to register a trademark but hiring one is always advisable. Preparation of the registration application can be tricky, and an experienced attorney knows how to address Office Actions that may come from the USPTO examining attorney. If you decide you would like to use an... View More
I play in a local band and we are in the process of recording an album. We want to use a short segment from a news broadcast in one of our songs, do we need to get permission before using it, or is it acceptable under Fair Use?
Thanks!
answered on Sep 11, 2018
Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis and judged substantially on the following four factors:
1 )the purpose and character of your use
2) the nature of the copyrighted work
3) the amount and substantiality of the portion taken, and
4) the effect of the use... View More
n/a
answered on Aug 16, 2018
Why don't you look at the Official Rules for that state lottery board?
Would like the contracts reviewed. Can pay for your time.
answered on Aug 15, 2018
Generally, a well drafted consulting contract will classify work done for a client as work-made-for-hire which means that you as the contract consultant wont be able to claim ownership over any IP or other work you prepare for them in connection with the job. If the contract is silent as to who... View More
I play an online casino games in which I purchase playing coins on a regular basis. I have two separate accounts and happen to win the daily race on BOTH ACCOUNTS on the same day. The casino only paid me for one win even though I provided,ample proof of BOTH my winnings. The win I was not paid for... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2018
It sounds like you may have a legitimate claim for breach of contract, and potentially fraud, as well as a number of other claims related to unfair business practices. It'd be worth sending a legal demand letter over to let them know you're serious. An actual lawsuit may be too costly to... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2018
You can file a DMCA take-down notice with the registrar demanding that they immediately shut down the infringing website. You'll need a screenshot or other accurate description of the content being used. If you need legal assistance feel free to email me at: jason@altviewlawgroup.com to... View More
Im a hobby sake maker that wants to make Sake with this brand name for a small London based restaurant.
answered on Jul 9, 2018
No trademarks are given global protection. Standard trademark registrations through the USPTO are limited to the United States. If you wish to register an international trademark, you must separately register per country/territor using the international trademark registration system called the... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2018
A common reason Trademark registrations are denied is “Likelihood of Confusion” with an existing mark. The mark you have indicated would likely cause consumer confusion with the existing “Big Baller Brand.” By way of example, you would also have difficulty registering something like “And... View More
A family member is running for elected office in Georgia and I have asked him, in writing, to please stop using pictures of me, my wife and child and then claiming that we endorse his campaign. He will post images on social media (both official and personal) and claims in captions "(insert... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2018
Sounds like you need to the help of an attorney to send a formal cease and desist letter. Beyond that, your only recourse is to file a lawsuit for Misappropriation of Likeness.
I started my own skincare/beauty brand last year so for the people who have or are working with influencers. I have a contract that is pretty lengthy with FTC guidelines, content rights etc. If I contact influencers and they are willing to accept free product for a review should I still send them... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2018
If you're requiring services in exchange for compensation or free product, it's always a good idea to have some kind of contract in place, even if it's a very scaled down version. There's certain liabilities you want to protect yourself from, which includes the almighty FTC... View More
i work at a bar, and created an image of ohio using the logos of the breweries in ohio. i want to be allowed to sell the image on shirts but dont know how to go about doing so. i do not know how to find if images are copyrighted or trademarked and therefore am unsure about my next step. any help is... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2018
The only way is to conduct an image search via the USPTO's database of registered trademarks. Images are a bit tougher to research than word marks, because there's a bit of subjective interpretation in the description of the designs and their potential similarity to other registered... View More
I film videos and put them on YouTube and a subscription service company used one of my videos in their web series without directly contacting me and without compensation. They said they got the video from a third party so I wanted to know where I stand legally and what I should be fighting for.... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
Without hearing all the details, it sounds like you've got a valid case of copyright infringement. Feel free to email me to discuss your rights: jason@altviewlawgroup.com
Hello, my name is Thomas Shipman. I am a writer and have a blog in where I post my poems and stories. I recently was contacted by a recruiter from this website: https://www.zpublishinghouse.com/pages/about-us
In where they asked if I wanted to submit my poems for potential entry into their... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
The website appears to be legitimate, but to further protect your content, I'd register each one for copyright protection with the US Copyright office here: https://eco.copyright.gov/eService_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=Start&SWEHo=eco.copyright.gov
You don't need to indicate a... View More
I have a claim for the Better Business Bureau and also health and safety violations, civil rights business ethics state and federal laws
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