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answered on Aug 13, 2020
Without knowing more, I'd say that it is unlikely but possible. If your invention doesn't change and improve an existing thing, then you'd only be looking at patenting a method to do something useful or to make something. If the method of using the existing thing is new, useful and... View More 
Getty Images has an embed feature where one can embed a photo into their website for free. If I make a private Google Site, embed a photo, and then screenshot that photo (from the Google Site), is it OK to include it in a non-commercial post on Instagram, or do I have to obtain a license for the... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2020
Getty Images is not someone to mess around with. They are incredibly active in copyright infringement suits.
If they give you an embed feature, then they absolutely have terms and conditions on how the license works for that. I can practically guarantee, though will not without actually... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
Maybe. A trademark is reserved for a particular category of goods or services, sometimes more than one. So you wouldn't be able to use the same or a confusingly similar mark for the same or similar goods or services.
if you want to use the same mark for a completely different... View More
- To transcribe, I first need to convert the video to audio. And then use some automated service.
- I will include original video as link and/or embedded
- I won't store the audio. Audio is needed just for transcribing and will be discarded later (& will not be shared... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2020
Reading about copyright on the copyright.gov website is a good place to read about copyright. There are circulars which explain many issues. Below are some sections of copyright law.
“Subject to sections 107 through 122, the owner of copyright under this title has the exclusive rights... View More
Certain foods have its ingredients listed in a specific order. Based on that I created an algorithm that can calculate ingredients percentage in a formula (that may or may not be different from the manufacturer’s). Can I post my calculations on my website (of course I will mention that these are... View More
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answered on May 1, 2020
Reviews of a product have particular protections, but understand that some manufacturers are more litigious than others. If your algorithm is incorrect, and results in a misrepresentation of their product, they may try to pursue legal action.
Not exact copy, it says soy candle , and New York instead of France , also my store signature instead of original.
answered on Apr 26, 2020
Not a good idea because not only would you be infringing the copyright rights but also the trademark rights of the owner of the famous brand.
I am a designer and what to create tshirts for women that say 'But...can you pay my bills, tho'?' or 'Can you pay my bills?'. It's for a line of clothing that I want to produce. Since it's a common phrase I figured it would not cause an issue but want to stay on... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2020
There are a couple considerations for what you're trying to do but the main consideration is if you would be able to protect it even if you used it. You may be able to use the first phrase without infringing on Queen Bey but that doesn't mean someone else doesn't have a registration... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2020
You should be able to find that - go to the Copyright section here for attorney listings. You could also run your own independent searches. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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I am a programmer and I am creating an application involving streaming movies using a revolutionary technology. I am looking for a lawyer with copyright knowledge. The video files are provided as torrents and are not kept on the server. My questions are: Is it legal to stream the movies... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2020
Streaming the movies without a license to do so violates copyright. Think about Napster and all the MPAA litigation that was going on against ordinary individuals who were downloading content. The damages calculation could get very costly as well so I would caution against it.
answered on Mar 2, 2020
This is not a law firm (you ask about firm attorneys). It's only a Question and Answer board. If you need a copyright infringement attorney, you could look in the Copyright section here, or other Intellectual Property categories (you list Intellectual Property as a heading) if applicable, or... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2020
If he was a resident of Puerto Rico and left a Will, it will need to be probated in Puerto Rico. If he left it to you some other way there may be other ways to deal with it.
answered on Mar 1, 2020
I'm very sorry for your loss. You could contact one of the attorneys here who practice in Puerto Rico, or you could repost your question in that geographical category. Go to "Other States," and you will see listings for attorneys who practice in Puerto Rico. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I just started working on a disruptive token to introduce in the crytpo space platforms in relation to the social & retail service settings. I'm in the U.S. and I am aware of the stringent regulations surrounding the issue of whether or not a token is considered a security. My token... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
Refer to the Howey Test, which is the most prominently used characteristics applied to analyze whether a debt or equity security exists. If you are still unsure, I would recommend obtaining counsel who is familiar with securities law. Remember, securities law is a federal issue for the most part,... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
Nope, your brand and your product are two separate trademarks and would need two separate trademark registrations.
Even though you can't physically see air, it is composed of several components that it's created from such as nitrogen and oxygen.
answered on Jan 22, 2020
You cannot claim something natural. It has to be manmade.
You can claim a machine or device that uses air. For instance, a hot air balloon.
answered on Dec 6, 2019
It depends. Do you and your co author have an agreement between you? If so, the terms of the contract will govern. If there is no agreement are you selling the actual copyright or an interest in royalties. Without an agreement, you can sell your part of the copyright, or a royalty interest.
I’ve had the name longer but they’ve used it first in commerce and it is Not registered
answered on Nov 25, 2019
The US is a "first to use" jurisdiction in terms of trademark registration and not a "first to register" jurisdiction. If you were first to use the name and the first to apply to register the name, potentially, you should speak with a trademark registration lawyer--and I'd... View More
Hi. I wrote most of the code for an app. It exists in my own personal, private repository (aka, code storage). The company for which I was writing the code was incorporated, but I never signed anything saying that the code was owned by them, nor is there a contract saying as such. All the code and... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2019
Greetings. You say you were writing code "for" a company. We would need more facts to determine who owns the work product. In New York, a formal employment relationship is not necessary to be deemed an employee within the meaning of the Copyright Act. The essential factor in... View More
I am dealing with an unscrupulous inventor who tries to sell his software patent. He tries to sell it with development done by a 3rd party. That 3rd party has already confirmed to me they are not interested in working on it, because the inventor is ineligible. Also, I was hired by the inventor to... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2019
Once the patent issues or a patent application is published, then you should be able to see details in the assignment database at https://assignment.uspto.gov/patent/index.html#/patent/search . You will also be able to see the relevant information in Public PAIR once you know the application... View More
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