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?
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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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.
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.
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
If the logo is used on videos and media work to represent concerts for example.
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... Read more »
It would be considered fraud or no?
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?
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.
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
Jeff,
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The title of a song is not something that can have copyright protection, in and of itself. It is too short.
You should perform trademark searches, however, both state and federal, to make sure no one else is using the same or a similar phrase as a trademark for cosmetics.
Would they have to serve me here in Germany to proceed, and would I have to go to the States to respond? I have a U.S. business mailing address but am a legal resident of Germany.
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This can be complicated.
In theory they can serve you and you should answer the lawsuit.
You could claim no jurisdiction if you live and work and the infringement happened as result of your actions in Germany.
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does a similar product already have a trademark?
if that is true then you would be infringing.
Try to come up with your own trademark.
If the product is generic, you should be able to slap your brand on it and sell away
Questions of infringement are not straight forward (only patent infringement is addressed in this answer). One needs to research if there is something to infringe, such as a utility patent or a design patent. Then there needs to be a determination of infringement.
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I am interested in creating a product under this name
Questions related to comparing trademarks and determination of a viable registration are very fact specific. Therefore a full analysis is needed. Although in general, registration of a new mark is not allowed if there is “likelihood of confusion.”
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If that's the case, then make a claim through the class action claim's administrator. There should be a web site where you can do that.
The product is an interactive story app that used the hero's journey template.
From your description as to what you want to do, it sounds like you would be creating a derivative work based on the copyright protected work. To do so without being liable for infringement, you would need a license from whomever now owns the rights in Mr. Campbell's works. That is not to... Read more »
It's a website to build a community and I'm not sure whether it'll generate a copyright issue or not.
Probably not, HOWEVER, it would be necessary to know more about the site.
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Best to read the Terms of Use for each source of the clip art to see what are approved licensed uses. Your activity may be approved, but you would want to copy out and keep such authorization materials. Also, under the defense of "fair use" against copyright infringement, if what you... Read more »
While family was occupied with final arrangements/grieving, a third party filed for licensing to the name and image my relative went to extreme lengths to protect in life. So now essentially this person owns my relative. The family does not have the financial resources for a court battle. We simply... Read more »
My understanding is that California has strong laws that protect the Right of Publicity (right to exploit one's fame for famous people) and Right to Privacy. It would be good to get advise from a California attorney familiar with these 2 torts. The laws may allow you to collect... Read more »
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