depends on how it is used and if they have registration or not, and if it would confuse people into buying from you when they intended to buy from them.
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I got all the information about the events that occur in the script from books written about the events and public information. I just want to know if I need to acquire any special rights or am I allowed to sell the script as is. And also am I allowed to copyright the script?
You may copyright the script, and sell it, however the celebrity's life rights must be obtained before the script could be produced. A buyer would most likely condition the sale on the ability to clear those rights. If you have additional questions or need clarification you can feel free to email... Read more »
We have disclosed this patented process to a large company under NDA (1 year term). We have several meetings with them, and they were very interested. At some point they broke off all talks with us, and we know that they are working on this technology evaluation and further testing in house but... Read more »
Your situation is serious and not one for freebie answers on a service like Justia. My only advice is that you need to consult with an attorney with relevant skills ASAP. As food for thought to help you get ready for that meeting, here are some things to think about. My suggestions are not... Read more »
The company’s owner was involved in a lot of fraudulent activity upon which his father “bought out” the company and requested I create a new company name, logo & slogan. I did so and because of refusal to compensate fairly, my
contract was ended. I’ve sent a cease & desist letter to... Read more »
A lawyer would have to evaluate the contract you signed to determine if you agreed to transfer your creative rights to the company that contracted you. Contact a Texas attorney, assuming your contract is governed by Texas law (it could be any state).
doesn't want to sell. My Husband has been paying taxes on the property for the last five years. We want to place a house on the lot. How does he claim full ownership of the property? My Husband's Mother is still alive, and wants him to keep the property. The spouses divorced years ago, but there... Read more »
Since there was no Will and the wife apparently predeceased, the property will pass to all three children under Affidavits of Heirship, a Small Estate Affidavit or an Application for Determination of Heirship. While your husband may have been paying taxes for five years, that gives him a claim for... Read more »
My IP or patent rights stolen by Texas Instruments. I did not give rights to TI about this patent or application. I need help.
Application #20180348152:
https://patents.justia.com/patent/20180348152
The assignment database lists an assignment from you to TI. https://assignment.uspto.gov/patent/index.html#/patent/search/resultAbstract?id=20180348152&type=publNum
You should consult with a local patent attorney to sort out the nuances of what you assigned versus what is in this patent.... Read more »
I was approached to use my images of people on the field at a sporting event for a potential movie. The images were taken several years ago and were on my website. I do not have a release agreements from the individuals nor the institutions they represent. I own the images. However, I do not want... Read more »
That's a difficult situation. It really depends on what is shown in the photos as far as brands/products and the context in which the images were created. Most likely, the company seeking to use the images would need to get their own release for showing the brands in the movie. But if the movie is... Read more »
I am Meda, a postgraduate student at International center of nanomedicine.
I've developed new nanomaterials and send it by email for a doctor who lives in Texas, USA, he gets the results and publish a US patent without know me.
I've materials, methods, and instruments used in... Read more »
I am going to assume that your fact pattern is that you invented a new nanomaterial and communicated details about this new material to a person in the US. That person has subsequently filed a patent application which you have seen as it has published.
Step 1 -- take care to preserve all... Read more »
I am an author. I have recently published 7 books. They are independently published by me through amazon.com. I only authorized amazon to distribute my content. However, I have found websites distributing my copyrighted material without my permission. Also they are distributing them for prices... Read more »
Feel free to schedule a consultation.
You can start contacting them, and asking them to stop, ask for an accounting and payment of royalties, share of profits.
If not, you can try legal channels.
If you filed for a registration of copyright that may be helpful to your case.... Read more »
The competitor trademarked the term Austin Bounce House Rentals (his company name) But it is the top searched phrase and a term I have been using. (my business was in existence before him) He is now saying I can't use that term on my website.
If you are using some intellectual property (such as the phrase Austin Bounce House Rental), then it is generally not appropriate for someone to trademark it and thus keep you from using it. There are some exceptions, though.
You should seek a trademark attorney in Texas to help you on... Read more »
I have a torn of the document and no notorization proof (etc)
I am not sure that I have your precise question but let me take a guess.
FACT Pattern
I am guessing that you invented something and had some level of documentation of your development and proof of date of conception of that invention. That material is now largely gone.... Read more »
I know which ballpark I'm in but I need to bring it on down to a science!
The COST of getting a single US patent is several tens of thousands of US dollars. It could be as little as $10K, or as much as $50K+. It depends on many factors.
Now, the VALUE of a patent, once the US Patent Office grants it, is determined the same as the value of anything else. The... Read more »
Typically, it is the other way around. It appears to take several months for US patents to show up on Google, whereas patents show up on UPSTO the day that they are issued.
But some foreign patents do not show up on USPTO's site, but Google may have them on their site.
Overall, my... Read more »
If I were to make a polo shirt to sell online with the words “American Express” embroidered on the chest without a logo, and in similar but different font would I be at risk of copyright infringement? As long as it wasn’t printed on any type of financially related things that could mislead... Read more »
No you would not be O.K. to sell it. "American Express" is likely to be considered a famous mark and probably protected by federal trademark registration. In addition to potential trademark infringement, you might also be at risk for for liability under federal anti-dilution laws.
Or as long as I don’t use the same exact font or logo am I safe to make them?
Not likely a copyright infringement, but quite possibly an infringement of those companies' trademarks. More importantly, I imagine those trademarks would qualify as famous marks and likely registered with the U.S. Trademark Office. I think your venture carries some significant legal risks.
Amazon ecommerce, private label, FBA, etc.
You are correct that this is a legitimate worry. Patent liability attaches to those who make, use, sell, offer to sell, or possess an item that infringes an unexpired US patent.
If your supplier is located outside of the US, the patent owner may sue you and leave it to you to collect from... Read more »
we are righting a famous person tribute and wanted to know if we have the legal right to use an image, one in which we recreated through visual design software.
Assuming that copyright still subsists in the image, legally, you cannot reproduce the photo without the authorization of the person who created that image.
Another shop owner in Etsy accused me of stealing her designed item and photos for the items that she says she owns. She forced me to remove cease selling or get sued. The Alibaba site shows the items as unbranded.? They are currently bought & sold & resold all over the world? I find them in... Read more »
An attorney would need to review the specific product and the allegations of infringement to determine whether her notice is legitimate.
Is it easier to trade mark for example, xxxxxxxx.com rather than just the name xxxx xxxx. Additionally, if it is a small niche with very difficult market entry, would a domain and an LLC be enough protection to ignore getting a trademark for the website business?
Thanks
Adding ".com" to an otherwise generic description would not make the trademark viable. The ".com" is generally disregarded by trademark examiners. Neither an LLC nor a domain registration provides trademark rights. Someone else could register the same name as an LLC in a different state or do... Read more »
If a photographer post pictures on Facebook but the model did not sign the release form is there anything that can be done to remove the pictures from the photographers page.
Maybe. It depends on the relationship between the photographer and the model. Was the model employed? Was there an employment contract? How well known is the model? The photographer likely owns the copyright, but the model may not have licensed her "likeness" (a right of privacy). Facebook likely... Read more »
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