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answered on Jan 30, 2017
I don't hear an immediate basis of confusion of the two, and I don't see anything particularly unique about the words "smart things". The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More 
answered on Jan 30, 2017
I see no reason for licensing when you are publishing a critique of the original work. If that were the case, I cannot imagine many critics receiving a license by the original author! The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
for example the trademark is first and last name and I want to leave only last name for the trademark ( use in commerce)
answered on Jan 28, 2017
You will file a new trademark application for the new name as used in commerce.
It was made by Sherri Cup in the 1960's and then Solo paper cup bought the company . I would like to know who owned the copyright on this cup design from its inception to date . Thank you
answered on Jan 24, 2017
Check the copyright records at the US Copyright Office and/or the Library of Congress. 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... View More
Hello, here you can see original item and my item: http://goo.gl/9t0jKP
I was selling my item on Amazon and in the message I received from Amazon they notified me about copyright infringement and removal of my item.
They said if I believe I didn't infringe on any copyrights I... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
You should get in touch with an IP attorney for legal assistance.
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I have received a Cease & Desist notice from a lawyer representing a street artist who's work was spray-painted onto the wall of a street we had a permit to film on in NYC. He claims we did not seek permission to film this artwork even though we had a permit to film there. Any information... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
That sounds like a valid basis for a cease and desist notice as it might constitute copyright violation. In the same way you'd have to obtain releases from identifiable persons or businesses, you'd have to do the same re: artwork. There might be possible defenses to assert during... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
It depends on the ownership of the copyright and the exact type of use. See: http://www.prometheuslaw.com/business-law/intellectual-property-attorney/
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The funny remakes (karaoke version) of different artists will be used to sell "Reyonce's products). (This is not a real name, using it just as an example). Thank you.
answered on Jan 19, 2017
There's a fine line between infringement and fair use (e.g., parody) of a copyrighted song. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or... View More
Details: Basically I have this friend who lives in U.S, I live in Denmark. I asked him if he could make me a picture which I would use on my Twitch Stream (A website where you can stream live to other people) from which I would make money. I asked him if the image was free and he said yes. He then... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2017
If the owner of the copyright has licensed your use of the photo, then I see no problem in you using it as agreed. It depends on all the facts, though. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not... View More
There is a book that has been out for over 10 years that I would like to create an audio book of and sell the audio book do I need permission from author and/or publisher to do this?
I am wondering if this works like the music industry in that the rights of the book is retained by the... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2016
Yes. Unless the book is in the public domain (meaning it is no longer subject to copyright protection), you need permission to make a derivative work such as an audio book. The contract between the author and the publisher determines from whom you need the permission.
One of my simpler designs consists of a single word (not a brand or anything) with a symbol at the end. A prominent clothing brand uses the same word on their tshirts but their font is different and they don't have a symbol. Is it fair game if mine is different? I looked in the trademark and... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2016
Firs question is the identical word generic / commonplace? A company can trademark a word to identify the source of it's good and distinguish it, but it wouldn't be able to if the word is generic or commonplace. Another company can't use that identical word in the same industry or... View More
We would like to use the idea of a new product in the German market to design and produce our own product for selling in the U.S. market. The product idea is actually a new application for an existing product.
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answered on Oct 24, 2016
Very generally speaking... Ideas are not copyrightable, what is copyrightable are the expressions of ideas fixed in a tangible medium. Patents can product products which are an advancement of the useful arts, that may be more apropos here. You indicated that you have a new application and a... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2014
It's more of a "right of publicity" question than a copyright question. It would depend a lot on who the public figures are. I would need to know more of the facts.
I have been working on a music project for 10 years with a business partner. He owns the copyrights on 3 of the main songs, and we both put lots of time, money (splitting 50-50), energy and effort in the production of these songs. We have come to the point of the legal matter, and I was under the... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2014
You can have an outside contract which assigns rights in the copyright, and this can be publicly filed with the Copyright Office, but you MUST do this through a lawyer. Stop trying to save money; you are being penny wise and pound foolish.
answered on Mar 8, 2013
You need to provide the legal documents to a qualified litigation law firm like ours, and we will then discuss it with you and come up with a strategy to fight it.
answered on Mar 8, 2013
There is a New York statute which prohibits using someone's likeness for trade or business purposes without their permission. It is Civil Rights Law Section 50.
Package was turnkey. Designer is corporation in FL. Corp is now out of business.
answered on Dec 10, 2010
You could be liable, as there is no "intent" requirement to be liable for copyright infringement. However, your exposure could be reduced if you are determined to have been an "innocent infringer."
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Can I do this, I just want to have a bound copy for my own use, is it copyright infringement if I wrote it, and I'm buying it for my own use?
answered on Nov 29, 2010
If your book copies copyrightable elements of the Twilight book, technically, writing your own book would probably be copyright infringement. However, as a practical matter, it is unlikely that the owner of the copyrights in the Twilight book would complain. Independent authors write proposed... View More
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