They have the same name: archangel. They both superheroes. They have a similar look (human with wings... Like an angel). But that's it.
The story is radically different. Marvel's archangel is a mutant originally called angel until his wings are replaced by mechanical wings. That... Read more »
answered on Jan 25, 2023
This is more of a trademark issue than copyright, unless the image of your character is identical to the Marvel character.
ARCHANGEL was a registered trademark of Marvel in 1994 for comic books, but that registration was cancelled in 2005 for failure to file a statement of continuing use.... Read more »
I had a clupstore open on an adult clipsite. I was able to upload MP3 audios and get paid when people purchased them . One day out of nowhere I received an email from the clipsite I did business with and it simply said that my store was permanently terminated and closed due to DMCA. I had never... Read more »
answered on Dec 27, 2022
Using film clips owned by someone else without their authorization violates the copyright. If the film clip was posted online, it might be taken down through the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA allows individuals to file a complaint with website administrators when they believe... Read more »
Trademarks vs. copyrights? I have a business where I create websites and apps. I am not inventing anything new just adding a different take on already existing products. For example, I am doing a mindfulness app for kids. Do I need to trademark everything I do or can I just copyright my work?
answered on Nov 12, 2022
Most businesses do at least "bare minimum" in case of trademarking and that means that they try to trademark at least their main business name and their main product name. Even though copyright protection might extend to some of your business outputs, it does not offer you the trademark... Read more »
Would this hold up in a court if you were to sue them when you were just selling a real (and more likely used) zippo?
And what if you painted the lighter to decorate it? would Zippo be in the right then for modifying it?
Thanks
answered on Oct 31, 2022
Speak with an intellectual property attorney in your area. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
Let us say that Country XYZ has no such thing as copyright infringement and they make musical gear
with preexisting recordings from other companies, and it is perfectly legal in that country.
If a musician in the USA, where it would not be legal to use preexisting recordings from... Read more »
answered on Oct 23, 2022
What you propose sounds a lot like copyright infringement. I don't understand your terminology--like what do you mean by "gear". An instrument, to me, is a horn, a guitar, a piano, etc., not something that reproduces pre-recorded data.
Hello. If I wanted to purchase a virtual synthesizer from a developer abroad that followed the sampling laws of the country it was made in, could I use that synthesizer in my music? In other words, if the sampling laws of that country were different than that of the US, how would that effect what... Read more »
answered on Oct 23, 2022
I don't really understand your question, but intellectual property protections like trademarks, copyrights and patents protect the owner's rights, not yours nor that of the U. S. Government--while there are criminal infractions of various relevant statutes.
If you have permission... Read more »
I'm writing a 30 to 40-page e-book for screenwriters on how to incorporate hidden movie Easter eggs in their scripts to deepen the meaning of their story and keep viewers coming back to see their movie over and over again.
I'm analyzing three particular movies. Within the... Read more »
answered on Oct 5, 2022
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.... Read more »
It's a commissioner not a judge . And the Honorable un separate action took RJN of the Disqualified Case. within consistent ' FACTS ' noticed. 3rd world....
answered on Sep 30, 2022
if this is a Commissioner and not a judge, just don't stipulate..........don't waste your 170.6
answered on Sep 29, 2022
In most cases, you can use all of them to get maximum protection. Each of these protect something different. At first you should perform trademark/design search to make sure there are no-conflicting prior rights and then decide what strategy suits you best.
If you need any further advice... Read more »
I want to write a small book that would use rappers stage names, unique lyrics and likeness. At a high-level, what sort of of legal things should I know before writing this and what do you think the best next step is for me to navigate this?
answered on Sep 20, 2022
You need to be careful. Hire an attorney in your area to assist you. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
received a threatening letter to cease and desist for sharing a photo on facebook... it was a photo of a some mountains...nothing x-rated or of a person.....
I immediately deleted the photo...but received 2nd letter threatening and asking for money or else will go to court......what shall we do?
answered on Sep 17, 2022
Likely a scam. Hard for them to get any money from you if they cannot prove much in the way of damages. Feel free to contact me for some assistance if you still need help.
ITS PRETTY DEEP. FROM BLUETOOTH TECH, AUDIO CONVERSIONS, AND BLOCKHAIN IN RELATIONSHIP TO DNA.
answered on Sep 8, 2022
You still have copyright protection. You may not have patent protection depending on more factual circumstances of your case.
I can think of a few laws that fall under this idea, but none that are intriguing enough to write a paper about. Any ideas of a law that we regularly abide by even though it doesn't directly align with personal values?
"We have respect for the law, as an institution, even though... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2022
Not sure this meets your "regularly abide by" criterion, but, I practiced in Oklahoma City for 15 years, and there was a criminal law on the books sanctioning the "Abominable Crime Against Nature" (originally passed, it is surmised, to outlaw anything that gay people might do... Read more »
https://trademarks.justia.com/779/16/u-s-77916097.html
- The term U.S. Army will be used on a characters uniform i have drawn. - if i sell the art with that phrase on it, are there any legal implications?
- I need real, concrete answers
answered on Jun 29, 2022
You appear to have done some of your own research based on the link you attached. To be absolutely certain you should contact them directly and/or sit down with an attorney who specializes in such matters. The second option probably the best since you could take a LONG time trying to get a... Read more »
I'd like to build a website where I create CAD models of various products and allow users to visually configure them together to see how it would look, and display stats based on their configuration. An example of this would be showing what one brand of rim would look like on another... Read more »
answered on Jun 27, 2022
The depiction of branded products as you describe, for illustrative and informational purposes, does not infringe the trademarks and is called "nominative fair use" just as it is for reviews and commentary, so long as you are not selling those products. Linking to the trademark... Read more »
answered on Apr 27, 2022
MUCH MORE INFO NEEDED.
DID THE POST OFFICE SCREW UP OR SENDER?
DID THE DOCUMENTS GET MIXED UP INSIDE OTHER MAIL YOU WERE THROWING OUT.
I JUST WENT THROUGH THIS TOO.
I WOULD GO TO THE POST OFFICE TO HAVE THEM LOOK INTO IT.
WE SENT OUT INVITATIONS TO AN EVENT,... Read more »
My issue issue is primarily a breach of contract dispute that touches on the issue of film copyrights. The contract requires binding arbitration.
answered on Apr 12, 2022
The statute of limitations to bring a contract claim is the same as in New York, namely, four years. However, most contracts that provide for arbitration shorten such periods. In New York, the arbitrator rules on the statute of limitations but when interstate commerce is involved, the Courts may... Read more »
answered on Mar 15, 2022
The photographer owns the copyright in the photo she takes, absent any agreement to the contrary or unless he/she is employed to take it, in which case the employer owns the copyright as a "work for hire."
If the photographer shares a copy of the photo, that does not convey any... Read more »
As an engineering intern for a company, I designed things that cannot be shown to the public. After completing my internship, I kept my final presentation for my personal records -- I've never shown it to anyone outside the company and don't plan on doing so. Now, I am interviewing at the... Read more »
answered on Mar 8, 2022
First, this question is showing up on a California part of the site, but the information about you suggests you are in Indiana. Unless licensed in Indiana, a California attorney cannot ethically answer your question. If you are in Indiana you will need to direct this to attorneys in your state.... Read more »
answered on Feb 19, 2022
Your post covers Admiralty/Maritime together with Adverse Possession. Unless you're talking about seizure/arrest of a ship or boat, it's possible this could be closer to a real estate matter than a maritime law matter. If this involves real property (in the form of land, not vessels), you... Read more »
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