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the photo was originally published publicly by Facebook & Google two years ago and it was never brought to our attention that it was owned by his client.
The site is made for students @ Berkeley non profit is called 1Zumba.com
Under the Fair Use of the American Law, can we ask... View More 
answered on Sep 25, 2020
He would have to obtain jurisdiction over you to sue you in a German or Greek court. If he comes here, you are probably protected by the public domain doctrine and the fair use doctrine.
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I have filed a copyright lawsuit in CA as a pro se litigant. Does opposing counsel need to verify his responses to Plaintiff’s Request for Production of Documents? He has produced no documents and objects to all but two requests. Thank you.
answered on Sep 23, 2020
If you filed a copyright case in pro per, you are swimming in very deep water with a lot of sharks. Opposing counsel does not need to verify Objections that are responses, but if he did not object to 2 of your requests those responses must be verified by the Defendant. If you do not agree with... View More
If someone made a mug for sale online that read "I love my dog and like 3 other people". Can someone else make a mug with the same exact words on it?
answered on Sep 22, 2020
Probably not. There is a formal copyright and a common law copyright that attaches to the intellectual property of the person that creates it. An author does not have to copyright a script in order to prevent someone copying it directly, which is what you propose.
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I am a pro per litigant. Opposing counsel will not provide address/ phone # of former employees of company being sued? He claims harassment. He did not provide that info in Initial Disclosure. Can I compel?
answered on Sep 16, 2020
Maybe, if the information reasonably related to the claims or defenses in the case.
Presumably - because this is posted under "copyright" - this question has to do with a federal lawsuit. If so, discovery is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), Rules 26-37.... View More
There are about 400 Each is uniquely arranged with one of a kind pattern stones. A combination of various semiprecious gemstone beads arranged in a specific pattern form. Is it expensive. Can i file as a collection. Each piece can be obtained by one price donation. This will be a nonprofit... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Yes you should photo everything, in detail. If you think you have enough photos, take more. IMO- copyright because a patent is usually a process or an invention, not a design. Contact a good intellectual property attorney.
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answered on Sep 10, 2020
Until you get caught, then you have to pay licensing fees and have to disgorge all your profits.
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Signed talent release for my services as an actor(music video) and photographer(still film self-portraits). Part of the release grants license for prod. co. to use photos I took on set but explicitly states I get to keep copyright/ownership of my photos (which I made sure they added in). Long after... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2020
You took the trouble to outline your matter in considerable detail and you await a response for five weeks. It could be difficult for the copyright, entertainment, and intellectual property attorneys here to answer your question. Any attorney is going to need to see the contract, and the format of... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2020
Trademark registrations may be filed as Intent to Use ahead of time, however proper clearance of the trademark should be conducted to ensure that the trademark is not being used by anyone else in the same or related class/category. Work with a trademark attorney to assist you.
Furthermore, if I only register the trademark under the name " The Ab roller" can someone later on come and a file trademark under "Ab roller" for the same line of business being conducted?
Greatly appreciated your help~
answered on Sep 2, 2020
Trademarks are registered in the exact way that they are used in commerce. If someone attempts to register a confusingly similar name for the same class/category of goods or services, where there is a likelihood of confusion, their application for trademark registration will very likely be... View More
I started the process through LegalZoom and wasn’t familiar with corresponding and had a few quick address changes so things were lost in the mail. Is there a quick way to respond to something like that or does the process need to being again
answered on Sep 2, 2020
If it's a federal trademark, then there are several ways to handle it but it's going to depend on when and why it was abandoned. Your best bet is to consult with a trademark attorney to discuss the details and decide on the best course of action for your specific situation.
I want to learn about dictionaries copyrights. I would like to publish an English learning book and this book will contain some words with their definitions. Is it okay to take the word definitions directly from dictionaries?
answered on Jul 21, 2020
I am not an intellectual property specialist, however, the material in a dictionary is not in the public domain, and my suggestion is do not copy the entry without written permission from the publisher.
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answered on Jul 18, 2020
Consider consulting with a patent attorney to determine if your idea/invention can obtain patent protection.
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I would like to copyright or trademark it if available.
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answered on Jul 15, 2020
We can't see what brand you're referring to. You should contact an IP attorney to help you protect your ideas. Feel free to call me if I can be of assistance.
I would like to use The little prince characters for commercial use such as mugs, shirts, puzzles etc.. nor sure if it is legally allowed.
answered on Jul 9, 2020
A wonderful book. However, you better check again whether the IMAGES are in the public domain. A cursory search that I did said maybe not until 2045! A good Copyright/ Trademark attorney will advise you properly and help you to protect your investment. You would not want to spend a lot of money... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
While that's a catchy name, to be absolutely certain I'd recommend having a thorough USPTO search conducted at the very least to make sure the name isn't in conflict with any pre-existing trademark registration(s) or application(s) for related services. And then you may consider... View More
If the logo is used on videos and media work to represent concerts for example.
answered on Jul 6, 2020
While flags, coats of arms, and such are not eligible for federal TM registration in the U.S., unless modified under certain conditions, use as an unregistered logo may be acceptable as long as you're not infringing on something identical or similar that's already in use for related... View More
It would be considered fraud or no?
answered on Jul 1, 2020
Consider contacting a local pro bono attorney group related to the issue. The specific facts would need to be reviewed to understand what happened and any possible wrongdoing.
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to the painting or other works of art? what rights does the collector have and what tpabout the artist?
answered on Jun 30, 2020
Under the first sale doctrine, the buyer has the right of re-sale, display, distribution, etc. However, unless it was created as a work made for hire, or as a commissioned work with assignment of copyright, the original copyright will remain with the artist.
in other words, is the artwork now in the public domain? I am asking about a painting at the National Gallery of Art.
answered on Jun 29, 2020
The National Gallery actually has a dedicated list of works in the public domain.
https://images.nga.gov/en/page/show_home_page.html
Generally speaking works older than 1934 are likely in the public domain at this point.
I did see a couple manufactures last year that make portable boxing rings, don’t know if that would be close to our design? Maybe just improved idea??
Let me know if you have any interest
Thanks
answered on Jun 19, 2020
Jeff,
Google Patents notes that your patent expired in 2006 for failure to pay a maintenance fee. You may want to discuss this with your patent attorney. There are ways to pay for an unintentional failure to pay a maintenance fee to revive a patent that lapsed for failure to pay the... View More
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