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I create visual art that may or may not use music that is copyright protected to create a whole new visual. Thus now my creation which is completely a "whole" new product or idea is made using a "piece" or "pieces" of other ideas. Does that still infringe the copyright... View More 
answered on Apr 12, 2017
It's a matter of degree. See: http://www.aeesq.com/business-law/art-law/
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1) In order to trademark a business that I want to start does the corporation name HAVE to be the same? EG I have come up with a catchy name XYZ for my new venture and would have multiple locations and franchises, is it necessary/would I have to have my corporation name the same XYZ INC as my... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2017
It would be better to have the name of the corporation the same as the trademark for the business like McDonalds. If you have multiple locations the manner of structuring the different units will depend on the nature of the locations, e.g. franchises or second locations operated by the same company... View More
I am forming a company and going to be doing business in the car repair business. My question is..when it comes to using a name is it the company name that gets trademarked or registered so that no one can use it? Or is it the business name(DBA)? Will I have to get the company name checked in the... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2017
You are confusing several issues. When you incorporate, you have to have a unique name for the state in which you incorporate. A "DBA" works the same way. To formally trademark the name as a brand, you need to file with the trademark office of the US government. That gives national... View More
Suppose I want to open a new hair salon service with the business name 'American Haircut Club' but another company doing a similar service is operating in the same state as me with the name 'Haircut Club'. Does the fact that my name is a little different since it has the word... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2017
The standard is whether there would be confusion about which company is which. Does not sound like an issue here.
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answered on Mar 22, 2017
You may sue for trespass to chattel, if you didn't allow them to take your phone to delete the videos; and you may sue for conversion of personal property. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
My Slack team is a hired international group of writers and videographers producing content for a YouTube channel. The curator who hired us and manages the Slack team has not paid us for all of 2017 despite many videos being produced, uploaded and making money for the YouTube channel. The manager... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2017
1. Contact the New York State Department of Labor if you performed services in New York State or your employer has a presence here.
2. Serve a demand for wages due on your employer or sue for breach of contract or for services rendered in court. Federal court has unique requirements so... View More
it would stream on a Laptop on Netflix.
answered on Mar 19, 2017
It's doubtful. See: http://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/
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this person is my artist they are under contract and we have had our differences but they choose todo things on there own is there any legal action i can follow up with since i had ask them not to use it in the first place
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answered on Mar 18, 2017
As long is the beat is properly copyrighted with the United States Library of Congress, a simple task that cost $35 plus attorneys fees, then they are clearly in the wrong and you can sue them... but not necessarily in contract. The only way you can sue them in contract is if you contracted with... View More
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answered on Mar 17, 2017
I most certainly can if you would like to contact me feel free.
That said, this is something you can probably do yourself by going to the library of Congress website and following the prompts.
Our office handles copyrights for numerous songs written by musicians ( mostly we get... View More
In a video advertisement for a home services company, which was shot in an actual customer's home, household products are seen in the background and in use, with labels visible. These are shown for less than 2 seconds. Should these labels be redacted and/or does the owner of the marks of those... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2017
You should be fine if the products shot are portrayed in the manner they are commonly portrayed and the audience is not led to believe that the product brands are sponsoring or associated with the product/service being featured in your video ad. That does not mean you won't get sued or receive... View More
This audio round would be sold along with a trivia packet of questions and answers, forms, etc, not just on its own. Only a few seconds of each song would be used (with the idea that players guess the song, artist, film, etc.)
answered on Feb 23, 2017
In general, the unauthorized copying and sale of copyrighted songs is illegal, even if small portions of the works are used. You may need to obtain a license from the music publisher(s), or a compulsory mechanical license(s) through a licensing provider, such as, the Harry Fox Agency. You should... View More
I am writing a report for commercial purposes and I want to use Bloomberg terminal for financial data to incorporate in my report. The NY public library had free half an hour access to Bloomberg terminal. Can I footnote sources as information from bloomberg in my report for commercial purposes.... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2017
It's common legal practice to properly quote and cite sources of information in documents written for commercial purposes. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me,... View More
I have been reading regarding claims and scope of patents for over a day now. I have seen that the claims are everything when it comes to proving infringement. Also, I have read that the claims are regarded as a whole and cannot be divided.
I have posted before that I am trying to find the... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
I wish that there would be a better way of a non-lawyer determining if a device or process that is very similar to a claimed device or process infringes or not. Unfortunately, sometimes you really do need a lawyer to give you a legal opinion on these things. It is also unfortunate that such... View More
https://www.google.com/patents/US9383820
Hello, I want to understand the scope of this patent. From what I saw they are patenting custom vibration patterns in relation to creation of alerts. Though, I do not understand if they are patenting the custom vibration patterns or the custom... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
The scope of patent claims and their validity are really tough issues that warrant you retaining a patent specialist attorney and possibly challenging the referenced patent before the PTO.
answered on Feb 10, 2017
You might very well violate their intellectual property rights if you're not licensed to do this. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
Federal copyright protection attaches to an original work of authorship from the moment it becomes fixed in a tangible medium of expression. That is to say, all recent works of visual art are protected by copyright as soon as they are created, subject to a few, very limited exceptions.
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Just trying to understand. If I can take the data from the nassau county website, why can't I take it from the other websites as it's all public data other than houses for sale by owner?
I have a website for real estate. I would like it to have the latest deals... View More
I applied for a single copyright on a logo. I want to add things to the logo (2 more variations- basically adding to the original). Should I register those as standard or single (and do two)? Also, do I need to cite that I'm using "preexisting material?" HELP!! :)
answered on Jan 30, 2017
It sounds like a copyright attorney may be your best option. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and... View More
I need legal advice. Was sent an email regarding a trademark titled "Skyes music LLC" who is trying to take legal action against me for using my legal name Moriah Skye to promote my music. They are asking that I immediately delete my Reverbnation, Facebook music page, and Instagram... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2017
Have a lawyer review the facts of your situation. This might be a scam. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA,... View More
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