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I will be using this name to represent myself in front of an audience and may create logos with this name tied along. I will not be using the actual Dreamworks character in the branding. Thank you for answering.
answered on Apr 16, 2020
Very possible.
It will be up to the owner of the character to do anything about it.
You should consult with an attorney.
Current recordings are from one to 30 minutes each; future recordings may be one or more hours.
Most for children, some for adults.
Poems, fables, stories by authors such as Pushkin, Tolstoy and others.
All source material is 70+ years old, in public domain. ~30 recordings... View More 
answered on Apr 16, 2020
You have raised a very interesting set of question, which contains several copyright related issues to be considered. While the underlying literary works may be outside of copyright protection, your wife's recordings are derivative of those works and it seems would have their own level of... View More
This would be just a directory of doctors and their business information found on their website.
answered on Apr 14, 2020
You are in risky territory
Besides having a consultation with an attorney, you should consider having an engagement plan with the doctors so you can remove them and change information.
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I am an adjunct lecturer at a university in California. My employment status is part time and varies from quarter to quarter. I have evidence that all my teaching materials including lectures, power point slides, quizzes, exams, etc. are readily available for download from a University server.
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answered on Mar 25, 2020
Unfortunately, they might because the materials were created during the scope and course of employment for the purpose why you were hired. You may want to check your employment agreement if you have one because ther usually is a clause regarding the ownership of intellectual property.
Hi. "Phantom of the Opera", the classic 1925 silent film is in the public domain. Does this mean I can legally print a t-shirt with the Phantom's face on it? I don't want to be sued by Lon Chaney's family for infringement. Can I use this image as long as it doesn't... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2020
Keep in mind that while a work may no longer be protected by Copyright that doesn’t mean it’s not protected by trademark if the brand is still being used. Also, while the 1925 film may be in the public domain other derivative works like the Broadway musical may not be.
All products in question were removed from my webstore. And a credit was issued by my manufacturer. They claim that the product itself is not in violation just some of the designs
answered on Mar 5, 2020
You may want to send a brief reply putting the email sender on notice that there is nothing there-there to pursue. If you do not reply they may get more aggressive based upon misinformation which may cause you problems and further involvement that you do not need. If you provide them the... View More
Our company made it to the INC 5000 list and we wanted to show that we are part of that list on our website by displaying the INC 5000 logo. They want to sell us a 12-month license to their logo for a ridiculously high price so I wanted to know if we can take their logo online and just post it... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2020
Usually the use of someone's logo involves a license. You can link to the article on their website but to use their logo may be problematic.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Check the Current Owner(s) Info and Attorney/Correspondence Info tabs on USPTO's TSDR link for the subject trademark. You can either reach out directly or through counsel. Both approaches have advantages.
i am going to sell collars, leashes, treats, clothing, toys, beds, etc and some things like collars/leashes/treats will be homemade
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answered on Feb 3, 2020
The classification codes vary depending on whether the product is a good or service. It would not be possible to truly answer your question without more information as, simply based upon your list, you will likely have multiple classification codes as pet apparel is a separate code from treats,... View More
to use 8 minutes of it (digitized by me) on the internet. Subsequently, without obtaining any license from me for further commercial uses, that film maker has created and entered a 26 minute documentary containing my footage in 6 US film festivals , reproduced the film on dvds and is selling... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2019
did you ever file for a copyright of your material?
you should do it regardless if you did not.
Consult with an attorney to explore your options.
You may have to use the court system and calculate your damages.
best luck
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answered on Dec 25, 2019
Looks like a good idea.
You should do your research on how other fan blogs do it.
You should also be assisted by an attorney along the way to help you avoid potential pitfalls.
best luck
answered on Dec 15, 2019
The safest way to approach this is to locate the owners of the video and request permission or license the content for use.
Using machine learning technologies, a developer can create a synthesized copy of the celebrity's voice (for instance, like here https://youtu.be/DWK_iYBl8cA).
Can this developer use this fake digital voice in movies, mobile games, for songs, or any other video and sound content... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2019
Fake or real there needs to be authorization of the person whose voice or image is being used?
Permission is the key.
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Could a couple of their names be featured in the book title? Could I write each chapter focusing on one public figure scientist, explaining their perspective on the topic as researched through free material found online? Would a disclaimer at the beginning of the book saying these scientists... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2019
In the absence of careful legal planning, this book could run into a number of legal problems. A disclaimer is a good way to avoid presenting a misleading picture. However, disclaimers and attributions in bibliographies do not avoid copyright problems. There are issues of derivative works and fair... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2019
No.
Actually, all the facts need to be known to see if a legal justification could be supported. However, you could still face signficant legal expense if Craigslist decided to sue you.
Does a self-note wrote down after the exam violates the copyrights by reproducing the exam questions? Do they have the authority to invalidate my results because of that?
answered on Oct 28, 2019
Potentially, yes. these are always fact specific questions. one fact can change the answer. but if you copied questions that are copyright protected, even from memory, there might be an issue. The real question would be what you intended to do with them next.
I saw that photographers were getting cease and desist letters for doing "The Grinch" Photoshoots because The Grinch is trademarked. I can't find any info on Google about Buddy the Elf being trademarked.
answered on Oct 25, 2019
There may be a number of protections. Trademark is one of them.
There maybe patents, or copyrights. So be careful.
Check if they offer licenses for photographers like you.
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I have an Instagram account to show semi celebrities’ caricatures. I am not doing anything with those artworks to make money myself, these are only to show on this SNS.
One day I had a chance to meet with one of the musicians I drew, and gave him a print out of his caricature I did and he... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2019
It looks light he might have copied the drawing improperly. Responses could include anything from a nasty cease and desist letter to making a deal. Consulting an attorney could help you determine what action might have the best chance of making some money for you.
answered on Oct 14, 2019
Based on the limited facts provided, there seems to be a case of copyright infringement. There are many different approaches available. It would be helpful to know exactly what they were doing with your photo and how it is being sold. Other facts are also important. A review with an attorney can... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2019
All the information you seek will likely be found at www.USPTO.gov.
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