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I'm making a new card game, and while all of the art is original, I'm worried someone might steal it. If I were to copyright it would it protect all of my art or just one single card?
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answered on Apr 24, 2024
You could file a copyright registration for each individual card or for the whole set of cards. If you file for the whole set as one registration and someone copied just one card there is an argument that their copying would be de mínimus (not a big deal) compared to the whole set of cards.
I would like to relinquish a trademark.
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
To relinquish a trademark, you need to follow these steps:
1. Determine if you want to fully abandon the trademark or assign it to another party.
2. If abandoning the trademark:
a. Stop using the trademark in commerce entirely.
b. File a "Voluntary Surrender of... View More 
This list includes characters from the Super Mario series like Mario himself, The Legend of Zelda series characters with Link, Animal Crossing series characters with Isabelle, Splatoon series characters with Inkling Girl, Pikmin, the Kirby series with Kirby himself and last but not least. The Fire... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Understanding when Nintendo's famous characters and technologies will enter the public domain involves a look into copyright and patent laws, which vary significantly by jurisdiction. Generally, copyright in many countries, including the United States, lasts for the life of the author plus an... View More
Hi, I'm the founder of Skuza Asset Management LLC and I'm doing business as Natural Orange. Can I trademark these names?
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Yes, you can potentially trademark both your company name "Skuza Asset Management LLC" and the name you are doing business as, "Natural Orange." Here's what you need to consider:
1. Trademark for your company name:
- Your company name can be trademarked if... View More
Would these companies have to get permission from me before offering these promotions and advertising and marketing materials to the general public?
Especially if they use the word autonomous, Robotaxi, or self driving ride service in there promotion of a near futuristics service.... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it's difficult to say definitively whether these companies would need to obtain permission from you before offering promotions and advertising materials related to autonomous ride services. The answer depends on several factors:
1. The... View More
Can I be sued for this.
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
The legality of using clips from other creators in your memes without their permission depends on the specific circumstances and whether your use falls under "fair use." Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holders... View More
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If someone wrote a story, would he be in trouble if he wrote
Lorraine cherish her chevrolet silverado she got from her late father. As well as her Gameboy from her departed sister. The old xbox, which was a trade for a psp, she got from her cousin no longer works but... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In general, simply mentioning trademarked brands in a story would not be considered a violation of trademark law. Trademarks are designed to protect brands from being used by others in a way that could confuse consumers about the source of a product or service. However, when a trademarked name is... View More
During the contract period with the architect I hired, I captured a portion of the floor plan she designed in a photograph. I then created three different options by placing multiple squares over some spaces in the photo, each in different positions, and posted a question on a community website... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Based on the information provided, it's difficult to determine with certainty whether your actions constituted copyright infringement. However, there are a few key points to consider:
1. Copyright ownership: Generally, the creator of an original work, such as an architectural design,... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Maria,
Thank you for your question about using the TOP GUN trademark logo as a sticker on your car.
In general, it is not permissible to use a registered trademark, like the TOP GUN logo, without explicit permission from the trademark owner. Trademarks are protected... View More
There is a current technology that has a patent that will be expiring soon. I have an assay that was some basis on the technology in the expiring patent and have changed the assay significantly enough that it is different from the original but encompasses the technology. What are the cost... View More
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
There are a few important considerations here when it comes to patents and developing new technology based on soon-to-expire patented technology:
1. Patent costs: The cost of obtaining a patent can vary significantly depending on factors like the complexity of the invention, amount of prior... View More
There is a current technology that has a patent that will be expiring soon. I have an assay that was some basis on the technology in the expiring patent and have changed the assay significantly enough that it is different from the original but encompasses the technology. What are the cost... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Cost for a patent application varies and most practitioners do not discuss pricing publicly. You get different quality of work depending how much you're willing to pay, but other factors also affect the pricing - size of firm, overhead, what other clients are willing to pay, etc.
A... View More
for example, If we put a book in a kids box is that allowed? What about things like legos or disney or another "known" company product in the basket if we are not claiming it as our own or that we made it?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
When it comes to including trademarked items in gift baskets, the key considerations are the principles of trademark law and the "first sale doctrine." Here's what you need to know:
1. First Sale Doctrine: Under U.S. copyright and trademark law, the "first sale... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
It's best to be cautious about using that exact phrase in an image for your Fiverr gig. "It's dangerous to go alone! Take this!" is an iconic line from the 1986 Nintendo game The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo owns the copyright on the game's text.
Using a direct quote,... View More
Its a drop shipping company and i used a third party company to do my listing. I was so unaware. I didn't make a sale on the item an i had since removed the listing. I live in Jamaica and this is in the US.
How do i deal with this?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Facing a lawsuit for unknowingly selling a patented product can be overwhelming, especially when international boundaries are involved. First, it's important for you to consult with an attorney who has experience in intellectual property law within the U.S., as they will understand the... View More
Hi, I would like to ask about trademark registrations. for example, this is the registration of the word "Minecraft" . We see there "Status - 700 - Registered" (https://trademarks.justia.com/791/45/minecraft-79145431.html)
But for another word there is only "630 -... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on U.S. trademark law, simply filing a trademark application does not grant the applicant the right to use the trademark or enforce it against others. The "630 - New Application" status indicates that the application has been submitted, but it has not been assigned to an examiner... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
It's great that you want to decorate your food truck with art that ties into the name! However, directly using characters like the Ninja Turtles could potentially infringe on copyrights and trademarks owned by Viacom, the company behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.... View More
Hello, I had prior business buy out due to conflict settlement. The person is still having my profile pics as being its owner. How can I file a case and what’s the outcome.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In a situation where your former business partner continues to use your profile pictures without permission after a business buyout, you may have grounds for a legal case based on copyright infringement and potentially misappropriation of likeness. Here's what you can consider:
1.... View More
I inherited the original galleys of the comics that were copyrighted as a work for hire from the syndicate I also inherited. I have an exclusive licensing contract agreement with a company, who has requested that I update the copyrights to protect them from being used for commercial, and not... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Based on the information provided, it sounds like you have inherited the original physical materials (galleys) of comics that were created as works-for-hire and initially copyrighted by the syndicate you also inherited in 1950. The key considerations are:
1. Pre-1978 works had an initial... View More
I have created a Google and Excel based, online tool, to create digital dashboard based on FEMA emergency management principles. I want to ensure I retain ownership of this tool, allow it to remain openly accessible, and restrict anyone else from trying to privatize or monetize my tool. How can I... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
To achieve your goals of retaining ownership, keeping the tool openly accessible, and preventing others from privatizing or monetizing your work, you should consider using a copyleft open-source license. Copyleft licenses allow others to use, modify, and distribute the software, but they must... View More
It's very hard to tell if I can even do this. I see a lot of body cam channels, obviously expanding and reporting on the situation. This would come with monitization and it wouldn't be just the video, I would create a more transformative video. I would like to do something similar in KY... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
Whether your YouTube channel is considered commercial and whether you can monetize it depends on several factors. Here are a few key considerations:
1. Purpose of the channel: If your primary goal is to generate income from the channel, it may be considered commercial. However, if your... View More
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