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What I want to know is if they can sue me just for briefly mentioning in the book that the park has been destroyed.
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answered on Mar 10, 2020
It wouldn't technically be copyright infringement, but please be advised that Disney is VERY litigious and aggressively protects all their intellectual property including their name.
Hello,
we little startup game developers located in Egypt we had android app on Google Play Called "MONOPOLY LITE" and it is different from Monopoly.
Hesbro lawyer reported copyright MONOPOLY, US, 0326723
Google Play Destroyed our startup business for this claim... View More 
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answered on Feb 22, 2020
It sounds like Hasbro reported you for trademark infringement. The answer to your question requires review of all of the facts. Email me at rwilliams@devlinlawfirm.com to set up a call to discuss.
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I have a 125cc dirtbike that cannot go really fast. I live in a pretty laxed equestrian neighborhood. The roads are gravel with no line markings or anything, but isn't rural. I am very confused on the laws in my neighborhood. There is no sign that specifically targets golf carts, but a street... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2020
The statute doesn't apply; your bike is not an ATV (which would not be "street-legal" but nevertheless can be operated under the enumerated conditions).
For the local laws you would have to ask somebody in your locality..
answered on Feb 14, 2020
A power of attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a person or entity to oversee and manage your affairs. In order for a power of attorney to be legally binding, in most states you must sign and have notarized an original power of attorney document that specifies exactly what powers your... View More
I perform cabaret, but record my own songs outside. The engineer and DJ hired to work for me in my cabaret performance are the same persons I used to produce the beat. I would like to release my music but my music is being held by my DJ. He does not want to give me my vocals nor sign over the... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2020
The answer to your question may lie in any agreement between the parties before working on the song. The engineer and DJ were "hired to work" for you in your cabaret performances. If a similar agreement was in place for the production of the song - also known as a work for hire agreement... View More
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answered on Feb 3, 2020
There are various reasons that a file will be considered abandoned by the USPTO. If the file is considered abandoned for failure to respond to an Office Action or to file the Statement of Use, an applicant may be able to file a Petition to Revive the application. However, the petition must be... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
No one can really answer this question without learning far more about the situation. Only some general information can be provided here.
If you signed the settlement agreement it will take a very large burden for you to overcome to now try to undo that agreement. There are legal theories... View More
Hello! I have played a game(Brutal Age) from 2019-01-31 And have spent $45647 on this game!
This game is simply not as advertised. The first 6 to 10 months were great imo. Been down hill for a while now. I’ve found that Chinese players cheated on this game and buy packs 0.1% what normal... View More
Using machine learning technologies, a developer can create a synthesized copy of the celebrity's voice (for instance, like here https://youtu.be/DWK_iYBl8cA).
Can this developer use this fake digital voice in movies, mobile games, for songs, or any other video and sound content... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2019
Fake or real there needs to be authorization of the person whose voice or image is being used?
Permission is the key.
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In music, if the agreement is non exclusive where they get the publishing and you retain your writers (for music licensing), how will companies/Ascap etc know when YOU got something placed as opposed to the company you sign this type of deal with? So you get your writers and publishers share when... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2019
Your question is confusing.
The collection of royalties can be accomplished in several ways. Directly negotiating and collecting with every organization, or using some of the agencies that exist that license and charge for your music, lyrics, etc directly. They then distribute the money.... View More
There is a law in Nevada that allows this type of business model, however I am located in PA and was wondering if there was a way to make this work from here. I would receive money from investors, and place bets strictly off of my algorithm with no input whatsoever from the investors. I would... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
You need to contact a business attorney as you will need paperwork to cover you in regard to claims from the investors. Anyone can give anyone else money to gamble with--that's not a violation. However you need to have disclaimers and it's not something you'd want to do off the... View More
If I were just drafted into the NBA and someone breaks my leg on purpose, Can I sue them for having ruined my career For the money I would have made had I gone to the NBA?
answered on Oct 9, 2019
If you were drafted, then you have an agent and I am sure an attorney.
You should be discussing all this with them, if you are forthright.
Your agent would lose a lot of money if you do not fulfill your contract. An agent would have ALREADY discussed this issue with you
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answered on Sep 25, 2019
If you believe there was a Will you would check where the decedent kept important papers, get in touch with their attorney or check with the local Surrogate’s Court to see if it was filed. If there is a safe deposit box many times people make the mistake of putting their Will there.... View More
I’ve been going to this fitness company for months and they’re were charging me with the contract that I got but last week they charged me 3 times in just one week but My contract is by-weekly
answered on Sep 16, 2019
It's possible you could; virtually anyone can. But suing can be costly and time consuming. Why not first contact them and ask them about the charges. If their customer support will not work with you to rectify the misunderstanding, then you could think about such legal options. Good luck... View More
this type of case. He is 15 years old playing with his team. Suffered a concussion, eye bleed, sore back foot. He was dragged.
answered on Aug 23, 2019
You are first and foremost looking at a potential criminal matter. Your first call should be to the local police. If you know the person's identity, you could also look into contacting a civil attorney.
I am orginally from the UK and had this business idea for over two years now I see alot of people online doing this method illegally (well in the UK you need a license to do this). I want to start a business to host these methods legally the business may come under gambling as it would be a hosting... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2019
Free practical advice offered for the last 41 years to people starting or operating small businesses: Look out.
The main difference between successful small businesses and those that fail within a relatively short period of time is good legal advice. The owners of most successful small... View More
Hello!
i am a gamer who plays Video games day by day.
recently i got banned by an anti cheat Company called punkbuster without any using of cheats.
while i have payed 180 $ for my game.(*** Note : i accept the price is small but it's not only me who is involved... two... View More
Do I need to obtain clearance if the work is mentioned verbally and not actually seen on screen?. For example, if I have a line from a popular musical. Another example would be if I just mention a Television channel, like National Geographic?
answered on Jul 23, 2019
The copyright statute covers the form of expression in the work and not the ideas in it. Factual reference to an item is usually not infringement. However, it is difficult to tell what you mean by "verbally reference." Are you referring to the mention of a painting or are you repeating... View More
Hello!
i am a gamer who plays Video games day by day.
recently i got banned by an anti cheat Company called punkbuster without any using of cheats.
while i have payed 140 $ for my game. i want to sue this company for banning players for no reason.
and most important... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
One of the beautiful things about America is the you can sue anyone, anywhere, anytime for anything. However, you will be on your own in this situation because the amount of money involved is way too small to be of interest to most lawyers. (FYI: The law is not designed to solve every little... View More
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