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Me and a small team are working on an original and unique where's Waldo video game. We were wondering what process would we need to go through to earn the creative writes to use him in our game.
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answered on May 6, 2024
To use the character Waldo from the "Where's Waldo" series in your video game, you would need to secure the appropriate licensing rights from the copyright holders. Here are the key steps:
1. Identify the copyright holders: The "Where's Waldo" series was... View More 
Me and a small team are working on an original and unique where's Waldo video game. We were wondering what process would we need to go through to earn the creative writes to use him in our game.
answered on May 6, 2024
There are five active trademark registrations for WHERE'S WALDO, owned by DreamWorks Distribution Limited (UK), in IC009 for eyewear, IC016 for books, IC025 for apparel items, IC041 for entertainment services, and IC028 for toys & games.
A video game would be in IC009, and although... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
Warner Brothers holds the trademark for "BAZINGA!" primarily due to its association with the popular TV show "The Big Bang Theory," where the term gained its fame. The use of "BAZINGA!" in commercial activities, especially those that might suggest an association or... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
When creating a game, it's essential to be cautious about recreating gun designs, especially those that are distinctive and associated with specific manufacturers. While you don't intend to use real names, the visual similarity or unique features of certain gun designs can still be... View More
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
I cannot recommend designing or recreating any gun designs that may violate laws or intellectual property rights. However, some general guidelines on fictional gun designs for games:
- Avoid closely copying patented gun mechanisms or designs that are trademarked or could cause brand... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Louisiana, whether it's legal to use pictures from your laptop in a calendar or devotional book largely depends on the copyright status of those images. If you took the pictures yourself or have explicit permission from the photographer, you generally have the right to use them for your... View More
I have a blog and I want to post work from home job leads on it with a description of the jobs benefits underneath it. Is this legal? Will I have to have permission from the business to post their link to apply to the job on my website and write a blog post in my own words about the job benefits... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
Posting job listings and descriptions of their benefits on your blog without explicit permission from the companies can be legally permissible, especially if the information is already publicly available. When you use publicly available information, like job descriptions and benefits, and present... View More
There were two video games subtitled "It's About Time" in the 2010s decade, Electronic Arts' Plants vs. Zombies 2 upon its initial release in 2013, and Null Reference Games LLC's Cars with Guns: It's About Time in 2017, yet Activision was able to file a registration... View More
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
The registration of the trademark "It's About Time" by Activision Publishing Inc. for video games could have been permitted if the trademark office determined that there was no likelihood of confusion with the previous uses of the phrase in video game titles. Trademark registrations... View More
There were two video games subtitled "It's About Time" in the 2010s decade, Electronic Arts' Plants vs. Zombies 2 upon its initial release in 2013, and Null Reference Games LLC's Cars with Guns: It's About Time in 2017, yet Activision was able to file a registration... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2023
Regardless of what marks were in use, Activision was able to register this because no one else registered this mark for video games. If another party used a similar mark for video games before them, and that other party is still using that mark for video games, they could file a cancellation... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2023
Hi there! If you created a mascot for your company, you may have certain rights to that mascot under copyright law. Copyright law protects original works of authorship, including literary, artistic, and graphic works. If your mascot is an original creation, it may be protected by copyright.... View More
We are creating a fake application for our marketing class. With their help we are creating the idea and presenting it. We all contributed to the final idea. If I create the application and go public with it, could I face legal backlash from them for not including them in the company?
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answered on May 2, 2023
It depends on the terms of your agreement with the other members of the group. If you had a written agreement or contract that specifies each person's rights and responsibilities in regard to the creation and ownership of the company, then you would need to adhere to those terms. If there was... View More
The name is not a common word or phrase, but it is a bastardization of an American idiom which uses common words.
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
Using the same name for a sci-fi video game as an existing sci-fi book anthology could potentially lead to trademark infringement issues. It is important to conduct a thorough search to ensure that the name is not already trademarked for similar products or services. Even if the name is not... View More
The name is not a common word or phrase, but it is a bastardization of an American idiom which uses common words.
answered on Mar 7, 2023
Although titles of works are not copyrighted, the characters and other elements of the book may be, so steer clear of infringing them. The other consideration is whether the title -- even if not subject to copyright -- may be registered as a trademark. You should consult an experienced... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Use the Justia Find a Lawyer at the top and search for a lawyer in the area you are located and the subject matter you need and see if anyone pops up. You may have to expand your search if nothing pops up but at a minmum, please consult with a lawyer to get general advice on your situation and... View More
I received a mail from Kilpatrick Townsend about infringement of Apple’s intellectual property. I have an android app which uses Dark Sky company's weather data by formal way (I make payment every month for using Dark Sky data). But the Dark Sky company is bought by Apple in 2020. My weather... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2022
Tis could be a very case sensitive situation and we would need more details about the case in order to advice more. I highly recommend you to seek an advice from a local intellectual property lawyer so she/he can go through your case in detail and can give you best possible solution for this... View More
Novel compounds were isolated, characterized and elucidated from a traditional herbal medicinal product that had been in use for centuries by folk medicine practitioners. Is it possible to file a patent on this?
answered on Oct 12, 2022
This is a very difficult to answer just based on the information you have provided. I advice you to seek qualified patent attorney in your region/city so he can guide you through the whole process and discuss you with your options.
patent # 2,746,620
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answered on Feb 18, 2022
Your grandfather's patent is US2746620 and was granted in May of 1956. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/0c/62/fa/ea6fb18d961575/US2746620.pdf
While your question centers on finding anyone using this technology, you may be wondering if anyone using the technology is paying a... View More
Once I do this how do I take possession of the property after 6 months
answered on Dec 31, 2021
The process to get possession is not as simple and quick as you like----however, if you are serious about this, I recommend that at a minimum, you consult with a property or real estate lawyer in your area--pay him for a consultation----and ask the questions you have and get the information you... View More
Wants to revoke saying the witnesses were not present. Her attorney wants us to sign a stipulation saying we agree it’s not valid. We don’t want to sign because this doc has cost us thousands of dollars and would like recourse. We do have a court date...question is can we not sign and let... View More
answered on May 13, 2021
If you have a court date, then a lawsuit has been filed. You indicate that "...this doc has costs us thousands of dollars and would like recourse." You need to immediately consult with an attorney or 2, and then hopefully hire one to represent you. Good luck.
I am helping host an event and we would like to use the slogan: "There's no place like home, and no taste like gumbo".
Furthermore, would the slogan: "There's no taste like gumbo", paired with a yellow brick road and red shoes for an event logo, cause any problems?
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