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answered on Jun 8, 2017
There are common law copyright protections, but they can be limited in potency when facing infringement claims. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More 
answered on Jun 5, 2017
If you took the photo and uploaded it to Instagram and another user misappropriated the image for their own use, that is copyright infringement. Yes, you could sue, but if you did not register the image with the U.S. Copyright Office, you'd only be entitled to recover "actual... View More
Here's a question- A bunch of us worked at Eagle Comtronics (fact). We started a facebook group so that those that quit or got laid off can still keep in touch. (fact). We named the group Friends at Eagle Comtronics (fact). Can the owner of Eagle Comtronics threaten to sue us for using the... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
I don't hear an IP violation here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my... View More
My ex employee seems to be of the impression I want to replicate his software and has sent me a letter from his lawyers stating that I stole his code rather than the truth which is that it was always on my personal laptop from the beginning of my contract due to my ex employer not providing me a... View More
answered on May 8, 2017
Anyone can be accused of anything.
I think you mean can you be sued for damages for theft of intellectual property. Maybe.
Who owns the software and who is licensed to use it? Just because it is loaded on your personal computer does not mean that you have a license to use it. Did... View More
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answered on May 4, 2017
Depends on whether you are in the same industry, have potential customer overlap, and whether the use is likely to cause confusion in the marketplace.
answered on May 2, 2017
If you're concerned about IP infringement, consider a different name to avoid a lawsuit.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/business-law/intellectual-property-attorney/
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I'm looking to create prints that have quotes from popular figures and selling them online. I'm not looking at using trademarked names, movie quotes, or song quotes. Though those might occasionally show up in the quotes themselves.
answered on Apr 30, 2017
It sounds like you're contemplating committing copyright infringement, unless you specifically license the right to use such content from the author.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/business-law/intellectual-property-attorney/
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If the format of these businesses is not protected and can be duplicated without risk of infringement (as I suspect it can, as there are many companies that use this business format), can an individual sell the same items as one of these businesses (i.e. Jewelry, legging, or makeup), in the same... View More
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answered on Apr 27, 2017
Business processes can be patented if they meet certain tests, they can also be "trade secret" if they are protected from becoming publicly available and are not commonplace / public knowledge in any case. Copyrights protect original works that are published that are unique and orginal.... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2017
This depends on entirely on what you invented. If you invented something physical, like a new toy or video game, a formal copyright with the Library will HELP, but pending further details, will not entirely suffice. In such an event, you should apply for a US patent on the invention. Many law... View More
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answered on Apr 19, 2017
Those names are virtually identical, if you're in nearly the same industry and geographic market you should come up with a new name. I don't follow you about if the clothing line doesn't have products then how is it already in use, that seems contradictory.
I create visual art that may or may not use music that is copyright protected to create a whole new visual. Thus now my creation which is completely a "whole" new product or idea is made using a "piece" or "pieces" of other ideas. Does that still infringe the copyright... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2017
It's a matter of degree. See: http://www.aeesq.com/business-law/art-law/
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1) In order to trademark a business that I want to start does the corporation name HAVE to be the same? EG I have come up with a catchy name XYZ for my new venture and would have multiple locations and franchises, is it necessary/would I have to have my corporation name the same XYZ INC as my... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2017
It would be better to have the name of the corporation the same as the trademark for the business like McDonalds. If you have multiple locations the manner of structuring the different units will depend on the nature of the locations, e.g. franchises or second locations operated by the same company... View More
I am forming a company and going to be doing business in the car repair business. My question is..when it comes to using a name is it the company name that gets trademarked or registered so that no one can use it? Or is it the business name(DBA)? Will I have to get the company name checked in the... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2017
You are confusing several issues. When you incorporate, you have to have a unique name for the state in which you incorporate. A "DBA" works the same way. To formally trademark the name as a brand, you need to file with the trademark office of the US government. That gives national... View More
Suppose I want to open a new hair salon service with the business name 'American Haircut Club' but another company doing a similar service is operating in the same state as me with the name 'Haircut Club'. Does the fact that my name is a little different since it has the word... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2017
The standard is whether there would be confusion about which company is which. Does not sound like an issue here.
They haven't contacted me back nor did they call me back
answered on Mar 22, 2017
You may sue for trespass to chattel, if you didn't allow them to take your phone to delete the videos; and you may sue for conversion of personal property. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
My Slack team is a hired international group of writers and videographers producing content for a YouTube channel. The curator who hired us and manages the Slack team has not paid us for all of 2017 despite many videos being produced, uploaded and making money for the YouTube channel. The manager... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2017
1. Contact the New York State Department of Labor if you performed services in New York State or your employer has a presence here.
2. Serve a demand for wages due on your employer or sue for breach of contract or for services rendered in court. Federal court has unique requirements so... View More
it would stream on a Laptop on Netflix.
answered on Mar 19, 2017
It's doubtful. See: http://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/
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answered on Mar 17, 2017
I most certainly can if you would like to contact me feel free.
That said, this is something you can probably do yourself by going to the library of Congress website and following the prompts.
Our office handles copyrights for numerous songs written by musicians ( mostly we get... View More
In a video advertisement for a home services company, which was shot in an actual customer's home, household products are seen in the background and in use, with labels visible. These are shown for less than 2 seconds. Should these labels be redacted and/or does the owner of the marks of those... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2017
You should be fine if the products shot are portrayed in the manner they are commonly portrayed and the audience is not led to believe that the product brands are sponsoring or associated with the product/service being featured in your video ad. That does not mean you won't get sued or receive... View More
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