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I have some paper that inform me that I may be a millionaire. I not sure what that mines. But i'm interested in what a lawyer saids about this award paper.
answered on Sep 13, 2021
To get a proper opinion, you have to show the attorney the letter. There are many scams out there, if you are asked to pay money in order to pay for the transfer of your million dollars, this is probably a scam. On the other hand, you may have just won the lottery. Cannot say without reading the... View More 
Similar to Storyblocks, I had the idea of creating a service that consolidates short movie clips into one location so that they can be used for documentaries and video essays. I know there are many youtubers that use movie clips to help keep the viewer entertained, but I'm wondering if... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
Probably. More facts would be needed for an answer. The studios spend tremendous amounts of money to make the movies those clips come from. They tend to get upset when somebody takes their property for free.
There are probably legal ways to provide this service that do not involve copying... View More
During my marriage, my ex-wife shot video of our daughter, and years later I put it on a YouTube channel while we were still married but intending to divorce. Is the video, now that I've been divorced a few years, considered both of our property (as I've assumed), or her property since... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
The property would likely be joint, as it was shot during your marriage, and California is a community property state. As my colleague has pointed out, the big issue would be on how to properly value the video. But neither you posting it online, or her being the one to actually film it, matters... View More
Im trying to see if i take a picture of a disney character. Turn it into a pixelated picture and then in turn change it into an nft and sell it. Can disney come after me for copyright infringement?
I make derivative works by colorizing b/w movies in the public domain. I upload them to Youtube on my channel. My films all have copyright notices on them so my versions are no longer PD.
A distributor in Germany downloaded them, attempted to remove my copyright notices and is now... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2021
You definitely need to consult with an attorney.
You do have copyright common law rights just by creating your content, but a registration gives proof of title and ownership.
It is better to have registration and title to a property as the platforms take it as proof of your... View More
hi. you have a case belongs to Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences regarding the trademark of ARIVITY, right?
i own a domain name that makes the ownership stronger which is www.arivity.com
if you or your client interested in that let me know.
because usually... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2021
Im not sure I understand the question.
Was this individual reaching out to you to sell the domain name?
These quotes have been translated into English and published by multiple publishers throughout the years. Am I able to use these quotes translated into English on clothing and sell them?
answered on Aug 5, 2021
You need to contact an attorney to make sure you understand your risks and options.
I want to make Youtube parody ( obviously transformative) videos based on popular tv shows and movies. Even if they might be under " fair use", I understand that it's only a legal defense and Youtube Content ID system may automatically flag the videos too. I'm just wondering,... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2021
They could, will depend on the type of parody and how much content you use
answered on Jul 31, 2021
You can usually check these things at the USPTO's website.
Look for the TESS link
(The recording, mixing, and mastering would be done in Logic Pro.) Also, if it is legal, would I not be able to let anyone hear my Logic Pro re-creation?
answered on Jul 30, 2021
Depends
you should consult with an attorney to understand your risks
best luck
Please ask in person or on the phone.
answered on Jul 25, 2021
Consult with an attorney.
It will depend if your grandfather licensed or assigned his rights.
Also patents expire, so if it was long time ago, it is natural that the royalties stopped.
answered on Jul 8, 2021
"Patent Pending " means that an application for a patent has been filed for the particular product, system or method with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The status "Patent Pending " ends with the final disposal of the application by the USPTO, which... View More
general press pool, which uses it without byline credit or payment. It is further picked up by his previous employer, a major newspaper, to publish under his byline, which they do. His employment by government is kept secret and the major newspaper makes it appear that he is writing for them.... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2021
Very complicated scenario. Lots of moving parts.
You need to consult with an attorney to sort out all the pieces.
It would be great to have a document for guest writers, regular contributors, and anyone that submits anything to my site (written or media) to allow me and my website to publish their name and work on the site. What kind of document do I need? A consent form, an agreement, or something with a... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2021
You need a contract where they license or give you the rights to their content.
Consult with an attorney.
A friend of mine and I were both writing a story together with the intent to publish it once we were fully done. I'm aware that this makes us both co-authors to it. However, they decided to give up on the story, transferred ownership of the documents since we were using Google Docs to write... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2021
To be safer have everything in writing. Consult with an attorney.
I’ve developed a few process to extract cannabinoids from the cannabis plant and after reviewing GW patents am I able to apply for any patent concerning cannabis?
Thank you
answered on Jul 1, 2021
In general, processes for extracting cannabinoids are patentable. Having said that, you should hire a patent atto
answered on Jun 30, 2021
No
You must consult with an attorney to evaluate your options and risks
In other words, if the domain name I've created and purchased also turns out to be someone's personal Twitter handle (not a business), would that be a violation of any copyright/trademark/intellectual property laws?
answered on Jun 27, 2021
The most likely answer you're going to get here is "it depends".
You should feel free to consult with an attorney so you can discuss more specific facts.
Wallace Tessmer was my father.
answered on May 31, 2021
Yes you can
Check his will or trust
Make sure it went through probate
Check if the patents are still active
Consult with an attorney to understand your options
I'm a journalist with a Youtube channel that covers local news at Venice Beach. I did a 30-minute story on the reopening of Venice Skate park and during the story, you can hear 60 seconds of incidental music playing in the background. I received a copyright notice from the music owner.... View More
answered on May 24, 2021
Based on the limited set of facts, this appears to be worth looking into. We are not allowed to seek business through the Q&A. You need to look someone up in the Justia Lawyer Directory. However, I would note that I work with LA County and Ventura County.
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