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answered on Mar 22, 2023
If you were used in a SAG commercial without a contract or knowledge, you may have legal claims against the company for unauthorized use of your image and likeness, which can violate your right of publicity. You may also have claims for breach of contract, as the commercial was produced without a... Read more »
This isn't pertinent or urgent, more posed out of curiosity than anything. I am aware of false advertising being unlawful to some degree, but my overall knowledge on the specifics is virtually null-- This might influence my opinion that there might be grounds for a false advertisement suit,... Read more »
I worked at a haunted house and these are pictures and videos of my characters used on their website and social media.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
If you are no longer employed by the haunted house and you did not sign any agreement that allows them to use your image or likeness, you may be able to take action to stop them from using your pictures and videos. Here are some steps you can take:
Send a cease and desist letter: You can... Read more »
I am building a quiz app related to sports questions. I want to include the logos of sports organizations as a visual feature, but not a key feature (i.e. not a "logo quiz").
Is there any way I can use these logos legally without paying massive licensing fees (e.g. any type of... Read more »
A colleague (musician-turned-lawyer) and I have written a musical piece together. Can he himself represent the music legally and handle the copyright registration? He would also have to be the legal third-party regarding the publishing company. It seems to me this would all present a conflict of... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2023
If you and him are business partners, one may thing that their interests are aligned. However, it may not be the case for ever. It is a good practice to have independent counsel. Thereafter, you can make an informed decision as to who should be in charge of the legal aspects of the registration of... Read more »
It would be a drawing of a goose participating in random activities
answered on Mar 7, 2023
This is a trademark question.
There is a pending "intent to use" application to register SILLY GOOSE for apparel.
You will also find SILLY GOOSE apparel for sale on Amazon, so that seller has priority of use. I would not have high expectations that you would succeed with this mark.
I think one name which I like very much and want blogging website about IPL event
answered on Mar 29, 2023
It is not advisable to use a domain name that includes a trademarked term like IPL without permission from the trademark owner, as it may be considered trademark infringement. Even if the term is not identical to the trademark, if it is similar enough to cause confusion or association with the... Read more »
NIL (Name, image and likeness)!
I operate a Facebook group based on a popular television show, and it has grown to over 100,000 members. We are considering monetizing the group to sell apparel, accessories, etc. with quotes and graphics from the show. What is considered copyrighted material, and therefore not able to monetize,... Read more »
answered on Mar 1, 2023
If you are considering monetizing products based on a popular television show, you should be aware that many elements of the show, including quotes, characters, and names, may be protected by copyright law. The copyright owner of the show has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and... Read more »
answered on Feb 20, 2023
In general, copyright law gives the owner of a copyright the exclusive right to perform the work publicly. This means that if someone performs another artist's song on social media without permission, they may be infringing on the artist's copyright.
However, there are some... Read more »
I have obtained a legal mechanical license for each cover song in my album. However, my album was taken down for copyright infringement on ONE song. I tried contacting the company via their website but the contact form doesn't work and shows an error. I found their email and have sent them 5... Read more »
answered on Feb 25, 2023
If you have obtained a legal mechanical license for the cover song in question, you have a valid defense against any copyright infringement claim related to that song. You can try contacting the company or person who made the claim and provide them with a copy of the mechanical license. If you have... Read more »
Also I would like to put the cars in Cards, and Packs where you can find them, so It became also a card collecting game
answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you create a mobile game that uses images or trademarks of car brands without permission, you may be infringing on the intellectual property rights of those brands. This can potentially result in legal action being taken against you.
To avoid potential legal issues, it is recommended... Read more »
This time it’s the run around for like 3-4 weeks they said it would be resolved in 10 days. Now they have stop replying to my emails. I was really depending on that money, now it’s costing me money I don’t have.
answered on Feb 5, 2023
You can contact the Labor Commissioner's office by going to their website (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/). Once you get to the main page, click the link for labor law and then click the link for Wages, where you will find out how to file your wage claim. If they can help with your situation,... Read more »
My friend & I like to design & create sports cards of wrestlers from different companies both past and current using images (png) we find online from whatever website has what we're looking for, then using an app on our phone we assemble & alter/manipulate (color/brightness etc)... Read more »
answered on Feb 25, 2023
It is not legal to use images that you find online without permission from the copyright holder. Even if you manipulate them to create a new product, you could still be infringing on the original creator's rights. If you want to create sports cards using images of wrestlers, you should obtain... Read more »
answered on Feb 20, 2023
Yes, professional wrestling (including WWE and AEW) is regulated by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) in California. The CSAC oversees the health and safety of participants and enforces rules and regulations related to professional wrestling events in the state. This includes... Read more »
The glass shattered onto players and cars in behind us. Coach’s negligence caused harm to many players and other vehicule.
answered on Jan 5, 2023
I'm sorry for your terrible accident. I hope everyone is okay. If you could repost this and include a state, that could be helpful to attorneys here to respond by region. Good luck
When I checked whether there was a trademark of this name, I came across the game company named "Atlus" released in 2009 with the same name. However, when I researched a little more, I saw that this trademark was canceled in 2021 in several sources. Is this true or will I run into any... Read more »
answered on Jan 3, 2023
The trademark registration of Atlus Co., Ltd. for the TRAUMA TEAM mark expired in 2020 for failure to renew. However, if the mark is still being used (despite the registration expiring) you would be infringing by selling similar goods with the same mark.
I had a clupstore open on an adult clipsite. I was able to upload MP3 audios and get paid when people purchased them . One day out of nowhere I received an email from the clipsite I did business with and it simply said that my store was permanently terminated and closed due to DMCA. I had never... Read more »
answered on Dec 27, 2022
Using film clips owned by someone else without their authorization violates the copyright. If the film clip was posted online, it might be taken down through the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA allows individuals to file a complaint with website administrators when they believe... Read more »
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