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Of course, drawings of the characters will be featured (looking how they do in the movies so you get the feeling you're really watching the show, but it's my own art, I'm not selling it, and VERY FEW people will see this, it's a private site, remember), so, despite this just... View More 
answered on Nov 7, 2020
What you're describing is clearly copyright and trademark infringement, and Disney is well known for coming after infringers. I wouldn't invest too much money in the project, if I were you. You do see Pixar fan fiction on the internet, and Disney doesn't seem to be too concerned... View More
My divorce is getting nasty and I need a lawyer who is afraid of no one! Will keep in close contact with me and do what needs to get done!
answered on Nov 5, 2020
which courthouse and i will try to direct you to a few...........
answered on Nov 2, 2020
Not enough information to be able to respond about "trouble." Since you posted in Copyright, unless the Xray Nudes you posted were subject to a copyright in favor of another person, no, no copyright troubles. Depending what you mean by "Xray Nudes" it is possible you will have... View More
I am a physician and I own many medical devices and equipments and medical supply that I use in my office for simple office procedures, for example a device to remove skin lesions, or a device to do biopsy etc. If I take a photo of these devices/equipment/supplies and publish them in my website (or... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2020
This is not legal advice. Generally, when I do something like that, I will take a photo and if I use it on my website, or in a brochure, I will comment on the photo. For example, here is my Law Copier, I love this thing. This will help with a "fair use" defense if anyone tries to give... View More
Its music that I wish to allow the public to distribute while retaining commercial rights by licensing my work as CC BY NC 4.0. However, I would like to use a band name and a logo to promote this music while also selling physical media and merch.
answered on Oct 22, 2020
Registering your name as a trademark is not required to accomplish this goal, but it is definitely advisable! A registered TM gets you lots of additional federal protections (nationwide rights, presumptive priority, ability to sue for attorney's fees, etc). Please consult an IP attorney to see... View More
I'm making a website on animals. Each page will have basic information and facts about a particular animal. Obviously, to write about them, I need to learn about them first! So if I go and learn about them from other websites, books, or videos, can I write about what I learn without mentioning... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2020
If you are copying from a work of Authorship, e.g., a book chapter, then you must have permission unless your use is for "criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use) scholarship or research" where each of these are excluded from infringement... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2020
What does "based on" mean? More information is needed to evaluate the situation.
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I am a pro se litigant. On my scheduling order I have deadlines for written discovery, expert witnesses, depositions and ‘other discovery’. What does the court include when referencing ‘other discovery’?
answered on Oct 8, 2020
It could be a number of things, you have to look at Civil Discovery under the rules of the Court you are in. It could be a physical inspection, Expert Witness designation, or a number of other things. Best if you get an attorney to assist you.
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answered on Oct 2, 2020
Your first step should be to have a trademark attorney assess why it was abandoned. For example, it might be that the Examining Attorney for the USPTO issued an Office Action that the applicant did not think he or she could overcome. If that is the case, you may not be able to get the trademark... View More
Some of the products include extra wording (boots & bling it's a cowgirl thing) a few years back I notice the same thing going on, I contacted the sellers and ask them to stop and they did. This time the number of sellers has gone way up. One even put 2020 copyright. logo on there web... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2020
You are bouncing between copyright law and trademark law; and a competent attorney would need more information before giving you some useful guidance here.
Copyright law is intended to protect your creative expressions, whereas trademark law is designed to protect words/phrases/logos/(and... View More
For example I use the iconic "LA" logo on a hat to sell for my business, would that be trademark infringement. Let's say I change the font size, or flip the letter upside down, or add coloring, does it make a difference? Does this apply for the "SF' in SF Giants as well?
answered on Sep 27, 2020
If a mark being used is confusingly similar to another trademark and/or causes confusion as to the source of the goods or services (ie. where consumers may believe the other company to be the source of the goods), the use may be deemed trademark infringement.
He sent an email threating to take us to court under the German Law if we didn't sign this by
9/30/2020- The person named below as respondent
1Zumba address (respondent) hereby undertakes in respect of
Anthony Ayiomamitis, Oropos (www.perseus.gr) (complainant)... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2020
He would have to demonstrate that he could get jurisdiction over you in a German or EU court. I have no idea what actions he is accusing from this above description, but it seems unlikely he would be able to accomplish this feat. You should consult with a copyright lawyer with DMCA experience as to... View More
the photo was originally published publicly by Facebook & Google two years ago and it was never brought to our attention that it was owned by his client.
The site is made for students @ Berkeley non profit is called 1Zumba.com
Under the Fair Use of the American Law, can we ask... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2020
He would have to obtain jurisdiction over you to sue you in a German or Greek court. If he comes here, you are probably protected by the public domain doctrine and the fair use doctrine.
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I have filed a copyright lawsuit in CA as a pro se litigant. Does opposing counsel need to verify his responses to Plaintiff’s Request for Production of Documents? He has produced no documents and objects to all but two requests. Thank you.
answered on Sep 23, 2020
If you filed a copyright case in pro per, you are swimming in very deep water with a lot of sharks. Opposing counsel does not need to verify Objections that are responses, but if he did not object to 2 of your requests those responses must be verified by the Defendant. If you do not agree with... View More
If someone made a mug for sale online that read "I love my dog and like 3 other people". Can someone else make a mug with the same exact words on it?
answered on Sep 22, 2020
Probably not. There is a formal copyright and a common law copyright that attaches to the intellectual property of the person that creates it. An author does not have to copyright a script in order to prevent someone copying it directly, which is what you propose.
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I am a pro per litigant. Opposing counsel will not provide address/ phone # of former employees of company being sued? He claims harassment. He did not provide that info in Initial Disclosure. Can I compel?
answered on Sep 16, 2020
Maybe, if the information reasonably related to the claims or defenses in the case.
Presumably - because this is posted under "copyright" - this question has to do with a federal lawsuit. If so, discovery is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), Rules 26-37.... View More
There are about 400 Each is uniquely arranged with one of a kind pattern stones. A combination of various semiprecious gemstone beads arranged in a specific pattern form. Is it expensive. Can i file as a collection. Each piece can be obtained by one price donation. This will be a nonprofit... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Yes you should photo everything, in detail. If you think you have enough photos, take more. IMO- copyright because a patent is usually a process or an invention, not a design. Contact a good intellectual property attorney.
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answered on Sep 10, 2020
Until you get caught, then you have to pay licensing fees and have to disgorge all your profits.
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answered on Sep 5, 2020
Trademark registrations may be filed as Intent to Use ahead of time, however proper clearance of the trademark should be conducted to ensure that the trademark is not being used by anyone else in the same or related class/category. Work with a trademark attorney to assist you.
I started the process through LegalZoom and wasn’t familiar with corresponding and had a few quick address changes so things were lost in the mail. Is there a quick way to respond to something like that or does the process need to being again
answered on Sep 2, 2020
If it's a federal trademark, then there are several ways to handle it but it's going to depend on when and why it was abandoned. Your best bet is to consult with a trademark attorney to discuss the details and decide on the best course of action for your specific situation.
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