Years ago I wrote a screenplay based on a self-published novel by a friend of mine, with her permission and minor collaboration. The lady has since passed away. Her heir says that the lady willed her copyrights to someone else but she does not know whom. Records still list the original author as... View More 
answered on Sep 20, 2023
It is not essential that you identify the current owner of the copyright in the novel, but if you desired to do so, the best resource would be the probate records for the novelist's estate and/or a copy of the will. Your screenplay is an original work of your own authorship, with the... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
If your former employer is using your images without your explicit consent and it was not stipulated in your employment contract that they could use your images for marketing purposes, you may have grounds to object to this use. Your right to object might be based on your copyright in the images... View More
The Judge, wants to move to consolidate the 2 cases/both Trademark infringements...never heard of such, especially since I am about to file 3 more infringement cases...any thoughts???
answered on Apr 3, 2023
Consolidation is not uncommon. Judges often consolidate cases for the purposes of "judicial economy" or "judicial efficiency." For example, if one party has essentially the same issue with two opposing parties, consolidating the two cases can help ensure that the common issue is... View More
The Judge, wants to move to consolidate the 2 cases/both Trademark infringements...never heard of such, especially since I am about to file 3 more infringement cases...any thoughts???
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answered on Apr 6, 2023
Consolidation of two trademark infringement cases is not uncommon, especially when they involve similar issues or parties. Consolidation can result in a more efficient use of the court's time and resources and may also help to avoid inconsistent rulings.
If you are planning to file... View More
The Judge, wants to move to consolidate the 2 cases/both Trademark infringements...never heard of such, especially since I am about to file 3 more infringement cases...any thoughts???
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answered on May 2, 2023
Consolidating cases is a common practice in the legal system, especially if the cases involve similar legal issues or parties. It can save time, resources, and reduce the risk of inconsistent rulings. Consolidation can also prevent a party from filing multiple lawsuits against the same defendant... View More
Im a musician and I'm writing a song about nostalgia. The Nintendo GameBoy was a huge nostalgia factor for me. The GameBoy startup sound is just one extended chord followed by an individual note. Could I possibly get sued by Nintendo if I put the chord from the startup sound into my song?
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answered on Dec 29, 2022
The issue of copyright infringement is one that has been debated for decades, and while most people are aware that they can be sued for illegally downloading music, many are unaware that they can also be sued for using a short note, or sound clip, from a song. This is because even though the clip... View More
He is saying the bill of sale means nothing . I paid 1300 cash for truck 500 debt to creditors for title now he saying I owed him 2000 more and he going to go get truck
answered on Oct 18, 2020
The bill of sale does mean something. If you paid him 1800 and have a bill of sale and he refuses to give you the truck you can have him arrested for theft by deception 1st degree, in addition to suing him civilly. Good luck!
I own the registered trademark "God's Country" for use on goods and services/clothing. Is it infringement if someone uses "This is God's Country" on a thsirt.?
answered on Oct 14, 2020
Yes, possibly. But there are multiple factors that a court must weigh to determine trademark infringement.
The two main factors are the mark itself and its underlying goods/services. In your example, "God's Country" is the "dominant" or key phrase, which is... View More
In my employer’s employment agreement:
“As between Company and myself, I agree that all right, title, and interest in and to any and all copyrightable material, notes, records, drawings, designs, inventions, improvements, developments, discoveries and trade secrets conceived,... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2019
That is what they are asking for. You would need to consult with an employment attorney in your state to see if this would be enforceable under local law.
This is an overreach by the company. Normally, they limit this sort of agreement to inventions or software related to their line of... View More
I have created a lesson to accompany a novel to sell commercially to other teachers. Most book titles are not trademarked, but the novel title I created the lessons to accompany is listed as "trademarked". In the product, I refer to the title of the book multiple times and the activity... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
I'm not sure I understand your question. Please explain a little more. Thanks,
Mark A. Baker
answered on Sep 17, 2017
There is no such thing as an "international" trademark. Each country has its own trademark laws, but you can proceed under the Madrid Protocol to ensure that you are able to protect your trademark rights in various countries.
If you were going to pursue protection in all... View More
answered on May 20, 2014
Copyright law is governed by federal law, the Copyright Act of 1976. It is not controlled by state law, although sometimes the rights of the owner can be enforced in state court. A person who creates a work, let's say a book or a play, owns the rights to that work. Others are prohibited... View More
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