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answered on Sep 11, 2023

Creating and selling reproductions of album cover art could potentially infringe on the copyrights held by the original creators, as album cover art is generally protected by copyright law. If you are reproducing the art precisely or creating works that are substantially similar to the originals,... View More

Generally speaking, if there is doubt about whether you have permission, it is best to seek permission.

As I understand, because the original comic strips involving the Popeye character were created as a "work for hire" in the United States, they will not enter the public domain... View More

Yes you can. do not do i.t

If you could provide more details, that would assist in getting the best answer.

It depends.

You need to consult with an attorney, there are different criteria used to determine whether a trademark can be granted or not.

Talk to an attorney

Patents are property, but they expire, so depending on when he got them you may or may not have any valuable assets

You should comply with all federal and local rules when submitting discovery requests. Without knowing more about this particular case, my recommendation would be to play it safe, follow the rules, and submit on pleading paper.

Generally speaking, you can show the fashions if the products are being used as it was intended by its manufacturer and the brand is not being tarnished.

Please provide further clarification as I don't really understand the question...thanks!

This is not a patent question so I will defer to an attorney in your state to give you a formal answer.

To get some background on copyright from a reliable source. Here is a link to the Frequently Asked Questions Page by the US Copyright Office.... View More

It will depend on many factors, whether somebody already has it registered, or using it.

You need to have a serious sit down consultation.

As far as trademark use is concerned, the name of the company may not have an effect on it.

Typically whoever has been using it first may have some rights to it as a trademark, may be broad or limited.

Registration gives presumption of ownership, but it is rebuttable.

Yes, it is illegal--at least in the sense of possibly being defamatory, which is actionable in most if not all states. However, truth is usually an absolute defense in most if not all states too. Practically speaking, no lawyer would ever advise any client to go online in a public forum to do what... View More

if the content is yours you can stop them to use it.

If they are using a platform like youtube you can get youtube to help stopping them.

It always helps to have a copyright registration.

Contact me if you need any consultations

yes

that is the standard

the numbering system used by USPTO follows the international classification.

It wasn't completely clear what you were asking, so you may want to contact us off line

Yes you can still get into trouble for it.

If you are marketing it as a stranger things theme then you can expect legal action for infringing on their rights. The right to use the name is covered by trademark law. Here is the trademark ownership info for stranger things: https://trademarks.justia.com/867/68/stranger-86768141.html... View More

You are correct. To recreate the image, you need a license from the copyright owner.

Congratulations on coming up with a new product. I hope that it is a success.

You are also absolutely correct that you need to safeguard your idea. Among the documents that your investors will want to see prior to giving you money, is a patent application. If you do not have IP secured,... View More

Design patents applications preparation and filing run in the neighborhood of $1500 to $2000. Additionally, there is the cost of prosecution.

Good luck!