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answered on Jul 8, 2021
"Patent Pending " means that an application for a patent has been filed for the particular product, system or method with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The status "Patent Pending " ends with the final disposal of the application by the USPTO, which... View More 
general press pool, which uses it without byline credit or payment. It is further picked up by his previous employer, a major newspaper, to publish under his byline, which they do. His employment by government is kept secret and the major newspaper makes it appear that he is writing for them.... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2021
Very complicated scenario. Lots of moving parts.
You need to consult with an attorney to sort out all the pieces.
It would be great to have a document for guest writers, regular contributors, and anyone that submits anything to my site (written or media) to allow me and my website to publish their name and work on the site. What kind of document do I need? A consent form, an agreement, or something with a... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2021
You need a contract where they license or give you the rights to their content.
Consult with an attorney.
A friend of mine and I were both writing a story together with the intent to publish it once we were fully done. I'm aware that this makes us both co-authors to it. However, they decided to give up on the story, transferred ownership of the documents since we were using Google Docs to write... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2021
To be safer have everything in writing. Consult with an attorney.
I’ve developed a few process to extract cannabinoids from the cannabis plant and after reviewing GW patents am I able to apply for any patent concerning cannabis?
Thank you
answered on Jul 1, 2021
In general, processes for extracting cannabinoids are patentable. Having said that, you should hire a patent atto
answered on Jun 30, 2021
No
You must consult with an attorney to evaluate your options and risks
In other words, if the domain name I've created and purchased also turns out to be someone's personal Twitter handle (not a business), would that be a violation of any copyright/trademark/intellectual property laws?
answered on Jun 27, 2021
The most likely answer you're going to get here is "it depends".
You should feel free to consult with an attorney so you can discuss more specific facts.
Wallace Tessmer was my father.
answered on May 31, 2021
Yes you can
Check his will or trust
Make sure it went through probate
Check if the patents are still active
Consult with an attorney to understand your options
I'm a journalist with a Youtube channel that covers local news at Venice Beach. I did a 30-minute story on the reopening of Venice Skate park and during the story, you can hear 60 seconds of incidental music playing in the background. I received a copyright notice from the music owner.... View More
answered on May 24, 2021
Based on the limited set of facts, this appears to be worth looking into. We are not allowed to seek business through the Q&A. You need to look someone up in the Justia Lawyer Directory. However, I would note that I work with LA County and Ventura County.
answered on May 14, 2021
Suffice, depends on your goal
In essence you own the copyright, registration gives you a title to it
Consult with an attorney
I would like to get my own name as a social media account on the 2 remaining platforms where someone has created ghost accounts to hold the name and I am unable to clame it for myself.
answered on May 7, 2021
Unfortunately it is a first come first served basis so you may be out of luck.
Consult with an attorney to see if you have some options.
Maybe if you have a trademark registration you could use it to get some of the names back, but may not be an easy or cheap proposition.
I sell my own original works on TeachersPayTeachers.com that teachers from all states buy (but I currently live in California).
My questions are the following:
1. Books on the current middle school grade level reading lists are published within the last 5 years or so. Am I allowed... View More
answered on May 5, 2021
What you are describing is clearly copyright infringement, and your proposed fair use defense would not fly. The author has a pretty far-reaching right to control and profit from clearly derivative works like a recording of their writings. The law governing this is the same throughout the US.... View More
Hartwall Long Drink designs
answered on May 2, 2021
I do not know, but it is almost guaranteed that any company that supplies its products around the globe would have some sort of a protection on its products. Please do not copy it for your line of beverages without checking with your intellectual property attorney.
In the current company(Los Angeles, CA) I work at, my manager is cheating the company by manufacturing in china.
We have built couple of products and got the patent for them. We built a prototype using the same technology but in different package. I was part of the design team for the... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2021
Many pieces of the puzzle are missing. Is the manager working with a different company? Who is selling it? Does your company know? There are many more facts needed to determine if something is wrong here. If you are serious about the inquiry it would probably be necessary to get a consultation from... View More
I need to mention this person in the screenplay I am writing. Can I change the name and use it?
answered on Mar 19, 2021
You have asked this same question on at least 7 postings on Justia. First, it is not Copyright. A private person's name is not copyrighted. So when you post over and over and over again in Copyright, the notices of your posting never go to attorneys handling claims of defamation, which is... View More
I think it would be fun to mirror-write the saccharine babysitters club series so that it's about a witch/vampire club instead. This would mean different characters, genders, and a different genre, but the writing structure would be mirrored. For example, the original says:
Need a... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2021
You need to confer with a local copyright attorney.
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I am writing a biographical screenplay about my mother. Her first husband, not my dad, cheated on her. That's why she divorced him. She met, and married, my father later.
answered on Mar 19, 2021
Not a Copyright issue, it is a Libel issue. If you name him and get the facts wrong, you may be looking at libel litigation.
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Defendant did not respond to my Complaint within 21 days. As my Default Application was still pending, the court accepted Defendant’s Answer 60 days after the time to respond. Defendant did request an extension, however, it was filed after the 21-day time to respond. Is this appropriate procedure?
answered on Mar 19, 2021
In State Court There is a difference between a Default and a Default Judgment. First you file a request for entry of default. If there is no answer on file, the Clerk enters a default. After you have this entered you submit a packet for entry of default judgment with your evidence proving up the... View More
Is it improper, a violation of statutes/ethics for a Defendant to submit a 80-page confidential memorandum to the Court on my case prior to filing of my Complaint? I learned of it by a public records request. The memorandum makes many false claims and certainly has the appearance of prejudicing... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2021
AZ or CA? You posted in CA. Here I cannot even conceive of a way they could file something in a Civil action before you file a complaint. How would they have the case number? There is a procedure for them to file a sealed document that must be followed first.
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"I am writing a biographical screenplay about my mother, Rosemary Rogers. She was a famous romance novelist.": I mention her first husband, by name. He cheated on her. That is why she divorced him. Can I use his name?
answered on Mar 18, 2021
Not a Copyright issue, it is a Libel issue. If you name him and get the facts wrong, you may be looking at libel litigation.
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