Your current state is Virginia
The county SWA has recently passed a rule requiring all hauler's to hand over a full list of all customers in the county if they want to continue dumping at the county dump site. From my research, ACA 8-6-721 does state that the board has the right to set their own licensing standards, but a... Read more »
What is your analysis pertinent to earlier equitable rights do not prevail over later legal rights acquired for value, without notice of earlier equitable rights, and without gross or culpable negligence?
My Ex roommate is using my SS# w a group of programmers to write software for a large corporation. I can prove everything, but can’t find a firm in intellectual properties. I have a 3rd party ready to confirm it.
answered on Mar 21, 2023
It is possible for a stolen identity case involving a Congressman or Mayor to become a federal case, depending on the circumstances and the extent of the alleged wrongdoing. However, whether or not a case becomes a federal matter ultimately depends on a number of factors, including the severity of... Read more »
answered on Mar 21, 2023
No, changing the basic media player does not qualify for a patent. Patents are only granted for inventions or innovations that meet certain criteria, including novelty, non-obviousness, and usefulness. In order to be eligible for a patent, an invention must be a new and useful process, machine,... Read more »
What can I legally do about that to prevent it from happening in the future ?
answered on Mar 18, 2023
You need to determine how they are stealing photographs you take.
If you are using your phone, have they managed to hack it?
If you are using a camera, do they work at the store where you take your camera when you want to print out a hard copy?
Or are you posting them on... Read more »
Notice was served. The response was get an attorney. What type of lawyer do i need
answered on Mar 17, 2023
If you are referring to escrowed to maturity municipal bonds, you need the services of a lawyer with experience in securities law.
I contacted a police station said I will never get my car back as it is found with someone driving it stealing goods and putted in my car as I borrowed him to go and collect people from work,now I don't know what to do. I did not know that the person will go and still goods with my car.Police... Read more »
Indigenous Immersion Schools receiving grant funding and federal funding to operate must create a complete curriculum in target language that is unavailable elsewhere for purchase. These schools would like to copyright their work and are trying to decipher who has legal rights to copyright.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Yes, it can, however you need to review the terms of the grant. When the Federal Government produces creative material it usually is copyright free (search Google for "U.S. Government Works" to learn more). Works prepared for the Federal Government by contractors may be owned (and... Read more »
I paid the artist for my caricature, and (because I have a sense of humor) I later decided to use it in my online marketing materials. Do I need his permission? And since he signed the work, must I include his signature when using the work?
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Because you paid the artist, it is a "work for hire" and owned by you. If you are using the work for commercial purposes, it would be prudent to register the copyright in the work and in the application you will identify the artist as having created the work for you.
You have no... Read more »
I paid the artist for my caricature, and (because I have a sense of humor) I later decided to use it in my online marketing materials. Do I need his permission? And since he signed the work, must I include his signature when using the work?
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Based on your post, you own the work and do not owe any royalty.
The phrase is "Keep America Gay". It is owned by Keep America Gay Corporation but I am unable to find this entity anywhere nor can I find a point of contact.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
If you want to use a phrase that is already trademarked by someone else, such as "Keep America Gay", you will need to obtain permission from the trademark owner. Here are some steps you can take:
Conduct a trademark search: Before using a trademark that belongs to someone else,... Read more »
I want to start a podcast called gun stories (pretty generic name.). When I do a trademark search, there's a documentary called gun stories. Our podcast is interviewing people about their stories about guns. The documentary was about the history of guns.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Yes, you can, but if your podcast is deemed confusingly similar to the prior uses then you may be approached to change the name or reduce the chance of confusion. And, by the way, doing a trademark search is not the best way to see if there's a conflicting usage of the name. The purpose of a... Read more »
I would like to Trademark the words love & loyalty I already have been using these on merchandise but I want to secure it.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Whether you can trademark the words "Love & Loyalty" will depend on a few factors, such as whether the words are distinctive and not already in use for similar goods or services. Here are some steps you can take to determine whether you can trademark the phrase:
Conduct a... Read more »
I would like to Trademark the words love & loyalty I already have been using these on merchandise but I want to secure it.
answered on Mar 14, 2023
You should contact an attorney who can do a search for the term and evaluate the risk of getting rejected and your options.
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 have a Youtube channel where I review games in video form. I want to trademark the name, but I found a website that is very old with the same name that reviews games in written form. However, I have not found any trademark for the website, and the website is only updated once per year from what... Read more »
answered on Mar 13, 2023
First: trademark is a noun, not a verb. You may USE a trademark, and you may REGISTER a trademark. If you have been using a trademark to identify a source (on YouTube) for videos of game reviews, then you could apply to register that use in International Class 041 (entertainment and instruction).... Read more »
Computer geek battle. I have everything for a lawsuit, but can’t find an interested firm. I have evidence to support my claims and friends want out from being hacked.
answered on Mar 14, 2023
The type of lawsuit you may be able to bring against the individuals who hacked into your devices and used your SS# would depend on the specific facts and circumstances of your case, as well as the applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
Some possible legal claims you may be able to pursue... Read more »
Also includes the words "the new" at the beginning and the word "revue" at the end; (i.e, the new.......revue). As a tribute to the orginal activity, which is no longer in business, would this be an infringement issue?
answered on Mar 13, 2023
It would not be infringing to use the name or trademark of a company that is no longer in business, and even if it were, the use would be "nominative fair use" which means you are simply naming it for identification purposes.
The title format "the new ... revue" could... Read more »
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