Am I protected from having my new site's logo/idea/branding infringed upon?
The new name will be listed as a project of mine/my DBA on both websites.
answered on Aug 1, 2022
A d/b/a (doing business as) is simply an alternative trade name for a business. Different states have registration requirements for DBA's. A trademark protection or copyright protection are an entirely different issue. There is a process underlying the registration of a trademark or a... View More 
How do I create a lawsuit in the event of an infringement?
answered on Jun 21, 2022
I do not see a patent issue here. Your list of legal topics did not include trademarks which is most likely the form of intellectual property that you should consider. For purposes of providing an introduction to vocabulary and not as a source of legal advice -- you could start with... View More
Hello. I had some custom skins for planes made for my flight simulator. Half of the plane is black with a red outline at the end. Turns out a "company" that runs a virtual airline that has a copyright on their paint design in the flight simulator has kind of the same design, half of the... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2022
The takedown was probably an assertion of trademark infringement, not copyright. (A tutorial on the difference is something you could get in a free consultation with an IP lawyer.)
If a prior user (owner) of a trademark (which could be a design of/on the goods) finds a confusingly similar... View More
Hi, I received a email saying that one of the images I used on my blog was copyrighted and I have to pay 1400 to avoid legal action. But the email seems suspicious Am i obligated to pay? What legal action would I face if I ignored it ?
Here’s the email:
Please understand that as a... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2022
These letters can be legit despite them sometimes looking like spam or a scam. You should have a photo infringement law firm look the letter over. Before we ever advise our clients to pay we like to look at the whole situation such as (1) who is sending the letter (2) do they have the legal... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2022
I could give you a better answer if I had some additional information. For now, I will assume that the thing you are selling on eBay is the product of another company. For the sake of discussion, I will assume that company is Nike. If you are selling something with the Nike Swoosh on it, you cannot... View More
It would be used for a printing company name, not an automobile name. My assumption is it can't be copyrighted or reserved as a general word since it is a type of ship of war in common parlance. Thank you,
Tom
answered on Mar 26, 2022
Your question remains open under the Business Law/Formation categories. At this point, you could try reposting and adding the following categories - Trademarks, Copyrights, Intellectual Property. "Copyright" is in the main menu. You'll see "Trademarks" and... View More
I am an independent contractor providing creative services to my client. In our agreement, I included a section in which my client represents that all of their creative materials I may be using, modifying, repurposing, etc., are the property of my client OR that my client has permission to use... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2022
First you should bring to the client's attention that a dispute may exist regarding whether the materials from the former contractor are "works for hire", and ask whether the former contractor's engagement contained a written provision to that effect. Ask for a copy of that... View More
Hi I’m intending on creating a book and other copyrightable works on fiverr. I would be the buyer but I want to make sure I have all the rights to the works I am buying. How do I do that? Especially on the copyright.gov website?
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answered on Mar 12, 2022
This is a very important question. You always want to make sure when you buy something on Fiverr that you own the exclusive rights to the intellectual property created, and that the creator retains no interest in any projects done on your behalf. I have used Fiverr quite a bit and I will say it... View More
it turns out he is not, am I liable? He comes from one of the largest freelance firms in US that list his credentials. I am in NYS
answered on Jan 20, 2022
It will depend on what you use his credentials for.
Consult with an attorney.
This would be to show brands that a service offerings works with, not product it sells.
answered on Dec 3, 2021
Are you doing the photography, or using someone else's photographs? If the latter, you will probably need permission from the photographer / owner of the photos.
If the former, there *may* be a copyright issue if the product being photographed is itself a graphic work, work of... View More
If an online seller got sued because of THE PARTNERSHIPS and UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A with more than 700 sellers. In these kind of cases, what is the approximate cost of defending the case for an Individual seller. As we understand fee might differ from Lawyer to Lawyer,... View More
The publisher of this edition was shut down in 2018, and W.W. Norton only has the 5th edition, which is not available as an e-book that the students can obtain for free. Are there any legal issues in giving the students that file? I think the students were actually directed to that link anyways, so... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2021
Yes, it is infrigement.
Consult with an attorney
You may want to approach the publisher and ask for a license
I crerated melody and posted it on instagram under my name. How I can save information about it was posted? I think it can be hacked or deleted by other way. So I need fast decision. Thank you.
answered on Aug 14, 2021
The copyright attorneys here would have the best insight into your matter, but your question remains open for three weeks. The issue you're asking about might even be a non-intellectual property issue simply involving digital upload logs the public at large is familiar with. If the website to... View More
Wanna use characters etc for different t shirt designs
answered on Aug 7, 2021
Your question remains open for a week. You chose good categories to post under. You could additionally add "Trademarks" as a category. There's no guarantee that every post here is picked up, but there might be improved chances of a response with that additional category included.... View More
It is widely known, that it is illegal, to copy articles 1: 1 from Websites and then publish them under your own name on your blog.
However, what about rewritten articles? To what extent do articles have to be rewritten in order to be safe with the copyrights laws?
answered on Jul 25, 2021
Depends. You need to consult with an attorney.
You can write about the same topics, but the words and order, the creation itself, needs to be unique, in order to be safe.
The name used in the movie is “Koriko” while I’ll use “Corico City”. The cities won’t be similar in any way. I wanted to use the name to pay homage to the movie, but am worried about copyright infringement. Thank you!
answered on Jul 12, 2021
Maybe.
Consult with an attorney to search for use of the name and whether there is any registration.
Best luck!
answered on Jul 5, 2021
It depends on the scope of the rights.
Contact an attorney to understand your needs and options.
Hi. If I write an article for a blog, who holds the copyright to the work, the author or the publisher? I am writing without payment or signed agreement and I am credited as the writer. The blog is supported by paid advertising if that matters. Do I, as the writer, have the right to publish the... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2021
You are the owner
Unless you are giving the rights to somebody else
Consult with an attorney
answered on Jun 15, 2021
Generally speaking, it is permitted to use a foreign word as part of your trademark. However, whether a trademark can legally be used depends on several factors including whether the trademark is not confusingly similar to another trademark that is in use for the same or related goods or services.... View More
My contract stipulates that he has the rights to two of my games, and my next few. I've given him the games I'm required to, and he is optioning them (they will never be produced). The second game he has rights to is for a vague idea for a game that was never finished (he never provided... View More
answered on May 31, 2021
You need to consult with an attorney to review your contract to understand your risks and options.
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