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I am seeking legal advice regarding a parody I created of a song for a fun TikTok video. Given the recent controversy surrounding the original artist, I wanted to what can be held against me. Could you please advise me on whether my parody qualifies as fair use and what specific elements of the... View More 
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
I'll provide some general information about parodies and copyright law, but please note that this is more of a guideline rather than targeted legal advice. For specific guidance on your situation, you should consult with a copyright attorney.
Fair Use and Parodies:
Parodies can... View More
I'm in a band that has a pretty big global fanbase and is growing indefinitely. We're about to shoot a new music video for an upcoming album and I wanted to use a You-Gi-Oh card in it for like a 2 second shot (just a shot of us playing the game and a card gets shown). I just wanted to... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
Based on the information provided, using a Yu-Gi-Oh card in your music video could potentially lead to legal issues with Konami. Here's an analysis of the situation:
Copyright and Trademark Concerns:
Yu-Gi-Oh cards are protected by copyright and trademark laws owned by Konami.... View More
I'm in a band that has a pretty big global fanbase and is growing indefinitely. We're about to shoot a new music video for an upcoming album and I wanted to use a You-Gi-Oh card in it for like a 2 second shot (just a shot of us playing the game and a card gets shown). I just wanted to... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
To answer this question, we need to consider a few factors:
1. Fair Use: In some cases, brief use of copyrighted material can be considered "fair use," especially if it's incidental and not the main focus of the work. A 2-second shot might fall under this category.
2.... View More
I am currently trademarking my small business, and my brand name includes the words “New York”. We used to be located in NY, but moved to LA six years ago, and kept the brand name (Archive New York).
Now I have a few questions from the Trademark office to respond to (office actions)... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
I understand you're seeking assistance with trademark office actions for your business "Archive New York" after relocating from New York to Los Angeles. I can offer some general information that may be helpful:
1. Geographic terms in trademarks: The use of geographic terms... View More
The situation is messy. I went into business with my sister. She had a partnership with another sister, but the other sister left the business. So she asked me to join. We had a verbal agreement. It was promised that I'd become a partner, or we may renegotiate for me to have a stake in... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, there are several legal considerations to address:
Copyright ownership:
Your husband, as the creator of the logo, automatically owns the copyright to his work unless there was a written agreement transferring those rights.... View More
The situation is messy. I went into business with my sister. She had a partnership with another sister, but the other sister left the business. So she asked me to join. We had a verbal agreement. It was promised that I'd become a partner, or we may renegotiate for me to have a stake in... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
This situation involves several complex legal issues. Let's break it down:
1. Copyright ownership:
Generally, the creator of a work (in this case, your husband who designed the logo) owns the copyright unless there's an agreement transferring those rights. Since there was... View More
We are creating a story bank which includes the stories of all the artisans working for our company. The story bank is going to be named 'Goosebumps'. But this name is already a registered IP. The story bank for now is only for internal use but will be published for the public in the... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
Based on the information provided and the search results, using the name "Goosebumps" for your story bank project could potentially lead to legal issues. Here's an analysis of the situation:
Trademark Protection:
"Goosebumps" is a registered trademark owned... View More
We are creating a story bank which includes the stories of all the artisans working for our company. The story bank is going to be named 'Goosebumps'. But this name is already a registered IP. The story bank for now is only for internal use but will be published for the public in the... View More
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answered on Jun 25, 2024
This is a complex intellectual property question that requires careful consideration. Here's an overview of the key legal issues to be aware of:
1. Trademark protection: "Goosebumps" is likely a registered trademark owned by Scholastic Inc. for their popular children's... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To assess the patentability of 'adjusting golf scores based on abnormal weather conditions' as part of the USGA World Handicap System, we need to consider several factors:
1. Novelty: The idea must be new and not previously disclosed to the public.
2. Non-obviousness: It... View More
The reviewer denied my patent once claiming that my idea operated the same way as an existing product, once my lawyer better explained to him how it operates he agreed that he was wrong about it, but came back saying that if I combined two existing patents I could've get the idea to build my... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
This is an interesting and complex patent law question. To provide a thorough answer, I'll need to explain a few key concepts in patent law:
1. Novelty: For an invention to be patentable, it must be novel (new). If your invention is identical to a single prior art reference, it lacks... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To provide an accurate answer about whether a specific electric hair comb or hair straightener is patented, I would need more details about the particular product in question. However, I can offer some general information that may be helpful:
1. Many electric hair combs and straighteners... View More
My dream is to get Beta Hydroxy butyrate (BHB) available for everybody in the supermarket because of its unprecedented health potential. The use of BHB for increasing ketone bodies is patented. Therefore, I probably need a licence to this patent if I would like to sell such a product in the... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To answer your question, we need to break it down into a few steps:
1. Patent verification:
First, we need to confirm that the use of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) for increasing ketone bodies is indeed patented. Without specific patent information, I can't verify this claim.... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To determine if a tire with a neon tread embedded at the legal wear point is patented, you'll need to conduct a patent search. Here's a concise approach:
1. Search the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database:
- Visit patents.google.com
- Use keywords like... View More
He’s is not part owner on the llc but understanding it’s his intellectual property I want to make sure everything I’m building doesn’t belong to someone else.
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Since the individual who provided the name is not a part owner of your LLC but may claim it as their intellectual property, it is important to address this issue to protect your business.
First, verify the legal ownership of the business name. If you registered the LLC under this name and... View More
He’s is not part owner on the llc but understanding it’s his intellectual property I want to make sure everything I’m building doesn’t belong to someone else.
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Know the difference between the legal name of the business and the trade name, if there is a difference. As an example, Coke could be the trade name for the Coco-Cola Company, Inc. (legal name). You might want to register the trade name with the state's Secretary of State's Office,... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To answer this question, I'll need to provide some general information about patenting requirements and considerations specific to silicone scar gels. However, please note that patent law can be complex, and this response should not be considered legal advice.
Generally, to be... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
The patent prosecution process is rigorous, but generally speaking the elements to receive a patent are that a product is new or novel, cannot have been previously publicly known, cannot have been previously offered and sold in the United States for at least one year prior to the patent... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To answer this question, we need to consider a few key points about trademark law:
1. Similarity: "Carrefour Mars" is quite similar to the existing CARREFOUR trademark. This similarity in name could potentially lead to consumer confusion.
2. Industry and goods/services:... View More
I wrote a book and want to include portions of the Virginia driving manual found on the DMV website and the Standards of Learning found on the VA Department of Education website. Does this violate copyrights? How could I get permission to reprint it in a book that will be for sale?
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To answer your question about republishing information from state agency websites or publications:
Generally, works created by federal government agencies are in the public domain and not subject to copyright protection. However, state and local government works may be copyrighted,... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To answer this question thoroughly, we need to consider several legal and ethical aspects:
1. Intellectual property:
- Even if the product is not an exact copy, it may still infringe on design patents or trade dress if it's too similar to an existing product.
-... View More
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