answered on Sep 7, 2022
To my best understanding of the case, Zippo Manufacturing Company sued Zippo Dot Com, Inc. for copyright infringement. Zippo manufacturers lighters, and Zippo Dot Com operated a website that sold a variety of lighter-related products, including cases, flints, and wicks. In its complaint, Zippo... Read more »
I do post content relative to their service/product but I can remove or change it. I also added “Not affiliated with business name” in the bio.
answered on Aug 8, 2022
This question lacks sufficient detail to provide a meaningful answer. These types of demands are rather frequent and they are always very fact-specific. Sometimes those demands are warranted and sometimes not. The most important question here is whether the company that sent you that demand can... Read more »
Many of the fonts used in these movie titles are customized just for the title of the film.
answered on Aug 1, 2022
The titles are not the subject of copyright, so their use to refer to the movies is not infringing.
A forum where all people do is post OnlyFans leaks is there a possibility of doing jail time? Or prison time?
answered on Jun 29, 2022
Copyright infringement of this sort is a civil matter, so you should not fear criminal consequences.
You should, however, mitigate the possible damages by removing the post that infringes.
only, not the software itself - without compensation to or permission of software seller?
answered on May 3, 2022
There is not a patent question here. This is a question of your end user agreement and possibly copyright law.
This will include soft and hard baits, fishing rods, fishing accessories, and apparel.
answered on Apr 30, 2022
There is a live registration for SOULSNATCHAS (phonetic equivalent) in the category for apparel, another for SOUL SNATCHER in the category for adult sexual stimulation aids, and a pending application for SOUL SNATCHER in an apparel-related category, so those would preclude new registrations in... Read more »
These vehicles were provided to the US military from 1984 - 1987. I believe similar brush guards were an option on GM trucks as early as the 1960's. I would like to reproduce this brush guard for the same GM vehicles and other vehicles with slight modifications. Thanks for any help you can... Read more »
answered on Mar 29, 2022
Sorry to be getting to this so late.
This is a common type of question, but unless the brush guard was ornamental, finding the patent is not going to be very helpful. The drawings that come with patents are there to help the reader understand the invention, and are not meant to be... Read more »
My husband had an affair. He admitted it and I have photographic proof, texts, and messages. I also want to put pictures she sent to him on there. It is her face only, no nudity. (So, not revenge porn)
I have not contacted or even met her. (So, there isn’t harassment)
Since she... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2022
Meeting her is not an element of the offense of Harassment. The affair is not a matter of public concern and it is "reasonably likely to cause emotional distress, abuse, or torment to another person" which could be the homewrecker herself or members of her family. Texas Penal Code... Read more »
If I record a full cover (track and vocal) of a popular song, and release it on social media with no compensation, no expectation of compensation, no request for monetary support, strictly for the purpose of exhibition, entertainment, and to receive interaction (comments and/or likes) from viewers,... Read more »
I'm taking quotes from various TV interviews of Drs, medical studies and journals, and news articles ranging from topics on the vaccine to lockdowns, to masks, and treatment. I'm also commenting on the quotes while also adding criticism in some parts. I want to self publish the book for... Read more »
answered on Feb 11, 2022
Under U.S. fair use doctrine, a limited portion of a work may be quoted for purposes of criticism, commentary, news reporting, or academic writing. There is no bright-line test for determining the amount that may be quoted. It depends on consideration of several factors.
Note that the... Read more »
answered on Nov 28, 2021
You can start by registering the copyright.
Enforcement will be up to you, via civil courts.
answered on Nov 16, 2021
The lawyer has 3 years from what he or she alleges is the "last act" of infringement to bring suit. If you are still infringing as of today, the lawyer has 3 years from today to bring the suit.
I’m considering buying a book online from a bookstore in the UK and having it shipped to me in the US because the British edition is much more attractive than the US edition (this would be shipped by the retailer using the postal system). The thing is, the US edition and UK edition are published... Read more »
answered on Jun 15, 2021
Depends if it is available and what context you want to do it
answered on May 21, 2021
Contact the company that handles the licenses and ask for one.
Contact an attorney for further assistance.
Can he file suit since it was under duress? There is alot of money in royalties on the line
answered on May 10, 2021
You definitely have to run very fast to talk to an attorney.
There may be some criminal issues as well.
The nonprofit voluntarily dissolved as of 4/30/2021 and will not be re-organizing. They held a trademark which according to the USPTO there's been no action on it since 2016 and doesn't reflect an "assignment." I have a similar nonprofit and would like to acquire that... Read more »
answered on May 2, 2021
The USPTO will refuse to register a trademark when an identical or similar trademark is already registered. Typically, when a nonprofit is dissolved, it is required to transfer all of its assets and property to another nonprofit. It is possible that another organization may now own the mark.... Read more »
I am a single-member owner of an LLC. I have a website for my company in which I created all of the blogs for. I submitted a group of published short literary works copyright application and I listed myself as the author but said the claimant is my LLC and that I was transferring the rights to the... Read more »
answered on Apr 14, 2021
Probably both.
For beginners you need to consult with an attorney.
In general if you are granting your rights to a company, whether you own or not, it is the company the owner then.
An LLC can be a pass through entity for tax purposes, but can be an independent entity for... Read more »
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