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I was answering someone's question and to make my point used a quote from Billy Graham that is posted on the Billy Graham public website. I copied and pasted what he said, put it between quotes and credited him before and after the quote. It wasn't until I posted it that it occurred to me... View More 
answered on Apr 23, 2018
In the vast majority of cases, using a short quote from another person's work is not copyright infringement.
The product is a dumbbell fitness bracelet that has the words "Live","Lift" on the bracelet. The notice is coming a company that sell similar bracelets that h that has the words "Fit", "Life" on it. The bracelets are very similar but clearly different based... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
An attorney would need to review the two products to answer this question. From what you have described, it seems unlikely that your bracelet would infringe a copyright for the other bracelet. While jewelry is protected by copyright, the rights are not so broad as to cover entire design concepts.... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2018
Doubtful. Go online and read the section of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 which defines what is a fair use.
Many people are copying our company and we'd like to end the confusing likeness. Thank you.
answered on Jan 6, 2018
Hello. You actually haven't provided what YOUR logo is, so it's impossible to compare the two.
RZR is a trademark registered to Polaris Industries
answered on Jan 2, 2018
It depends on what line of business you are in and the scope of the other trademark. I recommend discussing your business plans with a trademark attorney in a confidential conference.
what could I potentially face if caught
answered on Oct 16, 2017
You could potentially be liable for trade dress infringement, which is very similar to what you are describing.
My school was named Philadelphia University but we recently merged with another college and are now named Jefferson. Would I be able to print the old name and logo (Philadelphia University) on shirts and sell them?
answered on Jun 3, 2017
You can find out if someone owns a live trademark on "Philadelphia University" by searching the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Trademark Electronic Search System. Pennsylvania also has a state trademark registration system, so search there also. If someone owns the... View More
I want to make cover photos and profile pictures for my friends on FB using a few kits I bought online that sort of resemble disney characters, I contacted disney and they told me to contact an attorney/lawyer to see if my proposed use may run afoul of any laws. I have examples of what I want to do... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
You would have to consult with an attorney, there is not enough information in your post to determine if you're in danger of trademark infringement.
So, you have three options:
(1) make these cover photos without consulting a lawyer and risk a lawsuit;
(2) make these... View More
We're a portrait photography studio. A client of ours infringed on our copyright. We send them a bill - they refused to pay and hired a lawyer.
Now this lawyer says that our registration with Copyright office "may not be proper" - because we registered images from multiple... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
you may have a claim regardless of copywrite based on the contract. But you really should have an artists rights/copywright attorney look over your paperwork. Quantum meruit, unjust enrichment are other possibilities. Don't count on attorneys fees.Within the discretion of the court. Get a... View More
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