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The name used in the movie is “Koriko” while I’ll use “Corico City”. The cities won’t be similar in any way. I wanted to use the name to pay homage to the movie, but am worried about copyright infringement. Thank you!
answered on Jul 12, 2021
Maybe.
Consult with an attorney to search for use of the name and whether there is any registration.
Best luck!
answered on Jul 5, 2021
It depends on the scope of the rights.
Contact an attorney to understand your needs and options.
Hi. If I write an article for a blog, who holds the copyright to the work, the author or the publisher? I am writing without payment or signed agreement and I am credited as the writer. The blog is supported by paid advertising if that matters. Do I, as the writer, have the right to publish the... View More 
answered on Jun 22, 2021
You are the owner
Unless you are giving the rights to somebody else
Consult with an attorney
answered on Jun 15, 2021
Generally speaking, it is permitted to use a foreign word as part of your trademark. However, whether a trademark can legally be used depends on several factors including whether the trademark is not confusingly similar to another trademark that is in use for the same or related goods or services.... View More
My contract stipulates that he has the rights to two of my games, and my next few. I've given him the games I'm required to, and he is optioning them (they will never be produced). The second game he has rights to is for a vague idea for a game that was never finished (he never provided... View More
answered on May 31, 2021
You need to consult with an attorney to review your contract to understand your risks and options.
The image on the transparency/slide appears to be one that was NOT selected for publishing by the original photographer. The slide that I own (Slide A) depicts the first picture in a sequence of at least two images taken a few seconds apart. Slide B (the second image in the sequence) was published... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2021
Very interesting situation you have here
You will definitely need an attorney to navigate these waters
Many questions come up.
Is it the only original?
where other copies made?
under what agreement do the owners of copies of the material got it?
what... View More
My company in the same name and same tax class, created prior to the date of this trademark filing. What do I do ?
answered on Feb 7, 2021
Consult an attorney
Depending on the facts of your case, you may have some established rights.
Will I get in trouble using the name as a restaurant?
answered on Jan 29, 2021
I general terms when two business of different industries have the same name this is not a problem if they as so different that consumers will not misleaded. That said, in the world of trademarks the airline could do two things if it discover that another business is using its name. It could send a... View More
I want to register this brand for clothing and accessories and I would like to know if it's possible and what is the cost
answered on Jan 26, 2021
You need to consult an attorney so he can do a thorough search for you
answered on Dec 26, 2020
Depends on whether somebody else is using and in what context
Consult with an attorney
answered on Dec 20, 2020
You do not buy a trademark unless you are buying from somebody who is the owner.
IF it is not owned by somebody you need to file for registration.
Consult with an attorney for your options and risks.
I've been operating as a DJ under a certain name since 2016. I'm small-time, but have been paid to perform and have social media profiles registered under my performance name that have been in use since 2016, although I have never registered a trademark or anything.
Today, I found... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2020
Depends on how long you have been using it and if they started using it before you or after.
You may have common law rights.
You should contact an attorney to understand your rights better.
At best you could continue using the name unless they contact you in which case you... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2020
yes.
You would need the photographer's permission and her permission in order to stay out of trouble.
My daughter is an artist, photographer, craftswoman, woodworker and a very creative person. She has been selling by word of mouth. She creates and re-purposes many different items putting her flair on them and is attempting to build a brand. She came up with a "company" name and wants to... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2020
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answered on Dec 1, 2020
Not familiar with it, but unless it is abandoned, and nobody is using it and claiming ownership most likely you can not
My mother makes animal carvings and sells them she looks at many things before making her own but does not follow any one thing when she makes her product. She made some animal carvings that have the same postures as the drawings in the book so they look the same but the drawings are much more... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2020
Generally speaking (this is not legal advice) a Plaintiff alleging copyright infringement must show "access" to copyrighted work and "substantial similarity." Independent creation can be a defense to infringement. It sounds like you might want to have a copyright lawyer take a... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2020
In terms of offering it to the public, that could involve issues with regulatory agencies beyond the scope of this forum - health and safety, what would it contain, what would it aim to achieve, what are its risks, etc.
In terms of protecting your idea from an intellectual property... View More
This be will available in digital and print form. It will cover all art movements and will include featured artists and certain works of art as reference for the movement and lessons. People will not know what artists are included in the packs when they buy them, just the movement and general... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2020
Hi,
Maybe I am reading this wrong or you are mixing up different terms, but how can you have artists that are featured, and yet people will not know them when they buy the packs? Would they know after unpacking them? How would the featured artists be featured? These are just some of the... View More
i’m looking to create my own digital magazine. Some of the pages would consist of work from other people and they would be credited of course but i’m just thinking ahead to when I’m ready to monitize the magazine. Currently I would not be paying other people to contribute nor would I charge... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2020
Just because you credit an author does not mean you can use their work, even if you are not selling the magazine. This could very easily get you in trouble for copyright ingrinment and get a DMCA notice. You would need to get permission from each author to post their work in your magazine.... View More
The post is a strategic analysis of Netflix and it contains a picture of Netflix's logo on the title page, referencing Netflix. The logo is obtained from the internet.
answered on Nov 28, 2020
Hi,
There are two main issues at play here:
1. Even if the law is on your side, it often times may not be economically beneficial to mess around with intellectual property of a behemoth company like the one mentioned.
2. The underlying question, would very likely hinge on... View More
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