answered on May 8, 2020
In order to meet a "fair use" test under copyright or trademark law, you should only use what you need to make your point. In your case your goal is to compare data created by the 2 companies. So while it may be OK to use their names, because you are using them in a factual context,... View More 
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answered on May 7, 2020
Probably not if the copyright in the song is still active.
I have a small online jewelry business and a competitor filed a notice of copyright infringement on the platform where I sell. The designs she mentioned are fairly simple using mass produced charms and embellishments available from common jewelry supply sites. I checked the registration number she... View More
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answered on May 4, 2020
No the copyright protection in the photographs do not extend to the items themselves. However, it may be that she may thinks that you used the photographs (or she could just not understand how copyright works which is a strong possibility).
the fiction out there says they are .GMO and are both copyrighted and pattented. Can this be true of a fish?
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answered on Apr 22, 2020
There are patents on Glofish. See for example, https://patents.google.com/patent/US8378169, which has expired.
Glofish is also trademarked. There are about 37 different trademarks "Glofish" or a variation thereof; I how many of those are associated with the fish.
I have found a lot of conflicting info. Some saying that you can't copyright a pattern, and that final product is "your" work so you can sell.
Others saying that no you can't. Very confused!!
answered on Apr 19, 2020
it requires an analysis of the pattern, and see if it is owned or copyrighted by somebody.
Think of the Louis Vuitton pattern.
In general just because you see it somewhere it does not mean it is free
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I would like to know about what is portected and what is not protected using photos from on line downloads, for T shirts designs.
answered on Mar 14, 2020
Ultimately it depends on where you get the photos and what is in them. If you are using photos that are downloaded from Adobe Stock Photos or a service where the photos are provided to users for posting on public pages, then you might be able to use them, generally. However, if you are finding... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2020
Trademark protection is based on use as a source identifier of goods or services. If that fingerprint isn't identifying the source of a good or service, the likely answer is no.
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answered on Feb 18, 2020
If you'd like to use "Madhatter Custom PC Mods" for a PC modification business, this likely not an infringing use. Having an IP attorney complete a clearance search for the name being considered is best before you expend resources on commercial projects.
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the internet Ads would indicate that I can be liable for up to $150,000.00 for this action. As a layman, this appears to be unrealistic and I am trying to figure out if these attorney ads are just trying to scare me into using them at high payment rates. how do I get honest advice?
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answered on Feb 13, 2020
The damages a copyright owner may be entitled to for illegal downloads can be costly but it depends on the circumstances. Sometimes they just want you to stop doing it and sometimes they do come after the person for full damages. If you want honest, real advice, feel free to email me at... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2019
I assume what you want is to be sure the drawing is covered under US Copyright Law. Once an item is put into a tangible medium it is copyrighted under US Copyright Law. However, to receive damages if someone infringes on your artwork, you need to file with the US Copyright Office. You can... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2019
If you need a trademark availability opinion before you register, that is $800 including the third-party fees. If you need trademark registration, that is $1200 including USPTO fees
incorporated their play mechanics but none of their artwork, would that be allowed under trademark, copyright and patent law? Thanks.
answered on Jun 24, 2019
This is a patent question. From the trademark standpoint, the mechanics of a game, or software coding, etc., is not a subject-matter of trademark law or with which trademark registration with the US Patent and Trademark Office is concerned. Trademark protection is extended to the word mark (name,... View More
My sister took my wedding photos for free as a “gift”, but since then has decided she’s not going to give them to me. She won’t talk to anyone or listen to anyone who asks her for the photos. Many family members have offered to pay to see the photos but she refuses. We were married in a... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Unfortunately, no. The law does not provide for any way to enforce unkept promises unless there was an agreement and unless both sides received consideration. I suggest you try to compromise and at least pay the photographer something--because the photos are hers.
For the media items, like movies & tv shows, I have embedded trailers from YouTube into the listings. According to YouTube, as long as videos are embedded and not copy & pasted, this is perfectly acceptable, allowable, and legal, found here:... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2019
If you have created a successful business, you're going to get silly/aggressive/unfounded accusers, just be ready and have a good lawyer on retainer to deal with such issues as they arise.
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answered on Apr 12, 2019
There are a number of ways to file a patent in Belgium as well as other countries. The first step is going to be determining if you're only interested in Belgium or if you'd like to file in other countries as well. From there, you will have to decide if you'd like to draft your own... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2019
Very possible.
If the streaming site is not licensed you may be contributing.
Stick to official channels and pay, it is not worth the risk
Can I some how own guns being a felon but only to protect myself being the business. Or would I have to file and ask a judge about it and give them my specific reasoning for why I want to be aloud to own them and take them safely with me after trained in concealed carry classes, that way any kind... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2018
The laws vary from State to State, but in Illinois, if you're a convicted felon, you can't have a gun, period.
You would need to hire a security guard.
Logo is demeaning to my Race. A misuse of it's sole purpose and descrimnates my heritage and culture as a Native American
answered on Oct 21, 2018
You can sue for anything. Whether it will be a viable suit or have any legal merit is another thing.
Sounds like you want to sue the Washington Redskins. Read (google) all the articles. Do you think there is a reason no one else is suing?
answered on Oct 3, 2018
Your question is a patent question not a copyright question. What you are asking is whether there is any patent where you plan to operate that would cover left and right swipe. This is known as a freedom-to-operate question. In other words do you have freedom to operate as you plan or is there... View More
I have a big show (100,000+ attendees) coming up for contestants to win a certificate if they happen to win on a larger version of the Connect4 game. I am making up a sign to use for this game, but do not want to infringe on any trademarks.
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answered on Sep 8, 2018
I checked the government's website at www.uspto.gov and looked-up "Connect 4." Yes, the trademark was filed by Hasbro; however, it appears that the trademark as yet to be issued.
This means that Hasbro does l not have trademark protection during this pending period. If... View More
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