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The photo in question was taken on March 4, 1865, by an employee, probably by Alexander Gardner, if so, of a privately-owned photography studio, owned by Matthew Brady. Can I reprint one of these photos in a book and be free of any legal consequences? Thank you.
answered on Jan 13, 2021
NO.
It depends on how you get your hand on the photo.
IF you go to where the original is and they allow you to take a photo, then maybe.
Most reproductions you will find online have their own trail of copyrights.
Just like anybody can take a picture of the statute of... View More 
answered on Dec 28, 2020
Many, many.
From a cease and desist. To a formal lawsuit and damages.
Consult with an attorney.
Edited details. Didn't know it was shown on public forum.
answered on Dec 22, 2020
You can reach out to a trademark lawyer on this site or search for one on another site. I would be more than happy to give you a quote for trademark registration services.
answered on Oct 5, 2020
Not necessarily. A trademark that is shown as being abandoned on the Trademark Office's website can still theoretically be used by the owner. Consult a trademark attorney to do a proper trademark search and give you an opinion on moving forward.
If I design a device similar to Patent number: 9033760 but not a direct copy and is a DIY project. Where the purchaser receives 3d files to 3d print the pieces and assemble the system themselves.
answered on Sep 16, 2020
Let's assume that what you send in your files allows users to use 3D printers to create all the pieces needed to make what is in claim 1 of the cited patent.
1. An interchangeable, modular display system for miniature models used in wargaming, comprising:
a display panel... View More
I'd like to print and sell drawings from expired patents as art pieces. Is this legal?
answered on Sep 3, 2020
Drawings included in a published patent application are in the public domain, under long standing US law. In the unlikely event that a copyright notice is included on the patent drawing in the patent application, you should look twice. But, in most cases you can do whatever you want with... View More
I uploaded a picture of my friend, my cousin, and myself to Facebook. Then without my consent or knowledge some people were screenshoting it and sending it to other people. Is this illegal?
answered on Aug 31, 2020
In general, yes that is legal. Under certain circumstances it may become illegal or be part of an illegal activity. But when you post something online, you are putting it out there.
is there any legal process i can go through to get claims resolved on a un-responsive holder?
answered on Aug 3, 2020
Not really. except for certain streaming music licenses, copyrighted work does not require a compulsory license, and so if the copyright holder does no want to work out a license to you, they are under no obligation to do so.
I live in Ohio and they live in California. Its for a non-profit and non-charitable, if thats a thing, foundation. It's to make changes, not money, for what people like her went through ex: wheel chair measurements and kidney failure sense birth
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answered on Jul 2, 2020
No. You do not need their permission. A person's name cannot be copyrighted or trademarked.
answered on Jun 25, 2020
Names are not patentable or copyrightable. In most cases, not trademarkable either. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local intellectual property attorney to review with you.
I have both a google docs page and a discord server with information on the idea, including level ideas, story ideas, character designs, etc. In the doc I have it stated who it belongs to with both my name and discord username. I do not have any actual coding or finished art, just text explaining... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2020
Generally speaking, copyright does not protect ideas, concepts, systems, or methods of doing something. You may, however, claim copyright in the actual written expression of your description and ideas in writing or drawings.
If i go to Starbucks and purchase a reusable cup, am I legally allowed to go home, personalize it with a name or decoration and resell it? I’ve read several things, such as the “first sale doctrine”, and that leads me to believe that this is legal as long as I am not reproducing the logo or... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2020
When you buy the cup, you own the cup, but you do not own the copyright rights associated with the logo. Your additions could be considered as creating a derivative work without the copyright owner's permission. Also, you would be infringing upon the trademark, and, since Starbucks mark is... View More
Should I reword questions or cite sources or both ?
answered on May 19, 2020
Test questions are subject to copyright. And the testing companies have enough money to go after infringers.
Using a picture of an Ohio drivers license I erased all the info and put my daughter information on it so it could be printed One time on a birthday cake. The cake decorated said I need permission to use it because the Oh DL is copyrighted. How do you get permission
E commerce seller with business. Wants to sell dumbbells. does not want to be in trouble with patent law. Your help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
answered on Apr 19, 2020
Yes.
Unless there are other details beyond what you have posted, you should be able to buy from anybody a standard product and put your trademark there.
You need to file for a trademark of course.
always consult with an attorney.
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For example, a website that does news reports about consumer equipment but also posts other articles and how-to's - does this mean they don't qualify for the fair use doctrine above?
answered on Apr 4, 2020
You ask an interesting question concerning "fair use" in the context of copyright protection. Copyright protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself. So, you can write articles on any subject provided you express the "ideas" in the articles in your own words. The... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2020
The Craven estate owns the rights to Freddy Krueger and are actively enforcing them. Just last year, a company that makes action figures based on the Nintendo versions of Freddy and Jason has to stop production because of the ongoing legal battle over the rights to the characters. I wouldn’t... View More
This is regarding a litigation I would like to bring to light in Ohio. Its very specifically plagiarism and the plagiarist has even used my penname. There are many specific parts of this that make it very difficult, one being I was a minor aged 13 when I wrote it and the law says I have no right to... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
It’s technically infringement because copyright protection begins when you put pen to paper. However, you must prove that you created the work in the first place. That might be tough to do in your predicament. Always a good idea to register your works with the copyright office, and always use an... View More
I'm talking about still (not moving) images, obtained without a license, in a video work that criticizes religious or political developments for the sake of advancing public knowledge, without any profit motive whatsoever, and without any financial gain.
answered on Jan 27, 2020
If you are sued for infringement, fair use would be your defense in court. But the outcome would depend on all the facts and evidence submitted to the court. Sometimes the person with the most money to spend on litigation wins. If the court finds it is an infringement, and not a fair use, it can... View More
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