I received a Cease and Desist from a German company called Zielinski Legal, that works with a company called PhotoClaim, for using a photographers image on a blog post of mine in 2015. They are requesting I take the photo down AND reimbursement for copyright infringement and damages.... Read more »
If you have liability it would be under US law.
It would be prudent to remove the image, now that you are on notice of a copyright infringement claim. Whether or not you have liability for damages, and how much could be claimed, are determinations that should be made by an experienced... Read more »
I have taken a photo of a parking entrance. There are no people or logos included. Can I sell this photo and don't need any property release?
No permissions are required to photograph the exterior of a building from a publicly accessible spot. The photographer owns the copyright in the photo, and may reproduce, distribute, sell or license it. The photographer should include a copyright notice ("© 2022 John Smith") on copies to... Read more »
I purchased a replica wrestling belt, and I was wanting to take a high resolution picture, upload it to my PC, and digitally through an art program to make an altered and custom version of the belt, and use that new image on a shirt to sell. I was wondering if that was something I can get in... Read more »
It is possible that you would be infringing on the trademark of the issuer of the belt (World Wrestling Federation, etc.). it is also possible that you would be infringing on the copyright of the designer of the original belt.
It is best to consult with an intellectual property attorney to... Read more »
Hello, we got a false accusation by YouTube that we submitted abusive legal requests and terminated our account. Tried to reach them but they never response or take any action. Seeking a resolution for legal advise!
Greetings! Here I will discuss only general information regarding the topic you mentioned here. Nothing I express below creates a lawyer/client relationship. I encourage anyone experiencing a de-platforming issue to schedule a consultation with a lawyer that knows this practice area to get the... Read more »
Or can an exact copy of the first book (same cover, design, formatting etc) be made and used commercially?
No element that is in the public domain is protected by copyright. Be aware, however, that the copyrights in different elements might have different owners and different durations.
Will I be able to sell my clothing line all though we're selling different goods with the same name?
You need to hire an attorney to do searches and evaluate your risk.
Maybe
You can file for a trademark, but getting it is a different thing.
You may not be entitled to use the mark as widely as you think.
Consults with an attorney.
Only way to know it was at that shop is the paint color in the background. I work somewhere else now and the owner to the previous shop threatened me saying she's going to sue me because the pictures belong to her since it was at her shop. However the clients have followed me to the new shop... Read more »
Yes it is possible that you could face liability. However far more would need to be known before anyone could give you a definitive answer. You need to seek out a specific consultation with an attorney.
Good luck to you.
My question is whether this patent covers all heterodimeric immunoconjugates or immunocytokines as described in Claim 1. Specifically, cytokine could be any secreted growth factors that are not mentioned in the patent. Antigen binding moiety could mean any bivalent antibody although the patent... Read more »
You need to hire a patent attorney or expert in the field to do this analysis for you.
Hello. I would like to learn about the knowledge copyright issue. we have received a TRO. The plaintiff complained that we infringed on the design patent. But obviously, I think there is a significant difference between our product and theirs. We have found at least 5 specific points. We would be... Read more »
You need to consult with an attorney to understand your options and risks.
This is a teaching course that is all my original material, but movie scenes and songs will be used as examples (this is a language course).
If you are using them consistently you would need a license.
You need to talk to an attorney.
I already purchased thevitastation.com domain.
Also vitastation.com domain is Available
Can use this name and register it as my llc and trademark?
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?
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... Read more »
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... Read 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?
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.... Read more »
We are an independent publishing company publishing a children's books with names of deceased.
It depends on who the names are. Consult with an attorney.
i have some softwear that i need to gain all rights for leasing
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read 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.
You would need to consult with an attorney
Most likely the infringement is discovered when the copied work is put in commerce
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