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I already purchased thevitastation.com domain.
Also vitastation.com domain is Available
Can use this name and register it as my llc and trademark?
answered on Oct 24, 2021
depends, you need to consult with an attorney to understand your options and risks
I already purchased thevitastation.com domain.
Also vitastation.com domain is Available
Can use this name and register it as my llc and trademark?
answered on Oct 24, 2021
depends, you need to consult with an attorney to understand your options and risks
The organization is called Homerise and they are the (slimy) nonprofit that houses me. The entire thing was quite casual and entirely verbal, meaning I do not remember signing a release. However, the agreement was that I would be paid and be sent a copy of the video before it was released, but it... View More 
answered on Oct 20, 2021
Sounds like a complicated case.
You should consult with an attorney.
Your recovery may depend on how much work you did and how much money they are making.
If you are in the film for a few seconds or minutes your recovery may be a few dollars.
If it is not making any... View More
I may or may not have a copy of sensitive information (I work in security) which my boss asked me to delete completely. If I reveal publicly that I have this information, what should I expect to happen from a legal standpoint?
answered on Sep 25, 2021
more info is needed.
I suspect you had a Federal job and signed an agreement when employed, that you don't want to violate.
I am not a Federal Criminal Lawyer, but I would bet that disclosing the info would be a criminal offense, and could lead to your arrest and prosecution.... View More
We are an independent publishing company publishing a children's books with names of deceased.
answered on Sep 25, 2021
It depends on who the names are. Consult with an attorney.
i have some softwear that i need to gain all rights for leasing
answered on Sep 23, 2021
You need to consult with a patent attorney and do an analysis of cost and benefit.
They would not be for sale and would be decor around the store in an "enchanted forest" theme. For example, Pokemon, Harry Potter, Marvel. The main attraction of the cafe would be food, drinks, and board games. I am wondering if this would be allowed without permission from the owners and... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2021
Unfortunately, that likely infringes on the rights of the copyright owners. The Velvet Elvis is a bar that had a similar issue and was sued by the estate of Elvis Presley. You should contact an IP attorney to determine the best way to build your brand.
Similar to Storyblocks, I had the idea of creating a service that consolidates short movie clips into one location so that they can be used for documentaries and video essays. I know there are many youtubers that use movie clips to help keep the viewer entertained, but I'm wondering if... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
Probably. More facts would be needed for an answer. The studios spend tremendous amounts of money to make the movies those clips come from. They tend to get upset when somebody takes their property for free.
There are probably legal ways to provide this service that do not involve copying... View More
I am using a paid language learning program to study a language. I want to make my own flashcards based on the words I learned. It will only be accessible to me. Would I be infringing on their copyright and databases? I know the companies compile words in categories and levels.
answered on Sep 16, 2021
You would need to consult with an attorney
Most likely the infringement is discovered when the copied work is put in commerce
I have some paper that inform me that I may be a millionaire. I not sure what that mines. But i'm interested in what a lawyer saids about this award paper.
answered on Sep 13, 2021
To get a proper opinion, you have to show the attorney the letter. There are many scams out there, if you are asked to pay money in order to pay for the transfer of your million dollars, this is probably a scam. On the other hand, you may have just won the lottery. Cannot say without reading the... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2021
Some Judicial Council forms deal with the right to possession. They can be found on your Local Superior Court website under "Forms: State forms". They may give you some ideas, and they will cite some statutes regarding writs for possession. Consult a local attorney about recovering... View More
During my marriage, my ex-wife shot video of our daughter, and years later I put it on a YouTube channel while we were still married but intending to divorce. Is the video, now that I've been divorced a few years, considered both of our property (as I've assumed), or her property since... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
The property would likely be joint, as it was shot during your marriage, and California is a community property state. As my colleague has pointed out, the big issue would be on how to properly value the video. But neither you posting it online, or her being the one to actually film it, matters... View More
Im trying to see if i take a picture of a disney character. Turn it into a pixelated picture and then in turn change it into an nft and sell it. Can disney come after me for copyright infringement?
I make derivative works by colorizing b/w movies in the public domain. I upload them to Youtube on my channel. My films all have copyright notices on them so my versions are no longer PD.
A distributor in Germany downloaded them, attempted to remove my copyright notices and is now... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2021
You definitely need to consult with an attorney.
You do have copyright common law rights just by creating your content, but a registration gives proof of title and ownership.
It is better to have registration and title to a property as the platforms take it as proof of your... View More
hi. you have a case belongs to Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences regarding the trademark of ARIVITY, right?
i own a domain name that makes the ownership stronger which is www.arivity.com
if you or your client interested in that let me know.
because usually... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2021
Im not sure I understand the question.
Was this individual reaching out to you to sell the domain name?
These quotes have been translated into English and published by multiple publishers throughout the years. Am I able to use these quotes translated into English on clothing and sell them?
answered on Aug 5, 2021
You need to contact an attorney to make sure you understand your risks and options.
I want to make Youtube parody ( obviously transformative) videos based on popular tv shows and movies. Even if they might be under " fair use", I understand that it's only a legal defense and Youtube Content ID system may automatically flag the videos too. I'm just wondering,... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2021
They could, will depend on the type of parody and how much content you use
answered on Jul 31, 2021
You can usually check these things at the USPTO's website.
Look for the TESS link
(The recording, mixing, and mastering would be done in Logic Pro.) Also, if it is legal, would I not be able to let anyone hear my Logic Pro re-creation?
answered on Jul 30, 2021
Depends
you should consult with an attorney to understand your risks
best luck
Please ask in person or on the phone.
answered on Jul 25, 2021
Consult with an attorney.
It will depend if your grandfather licensed or assigned his rights.
Also patents expire, so if it was long time ago, it is natural that the royalties stopped.
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