Could the celebrities take any legal action towards me, if the paintings aren't from any particular photo? Or could I be fine if its merely just from my imagination?
Yes it can be a problem. It will be up to the artist to give you any problem.
Think of what you are doing as fan fiction, or cosplaying.
Some companies have decided the risk of going after infringers is higher than any benefit.
Even if the artist is dead their estate can... Read more »
I got all the information about the events that occur in the script from books written about the events and public information. I just want to know if I need to acquire any special rights or am I allowed to sell the script as is. And also am I allowed to copyright the script?
You may copyright the script, and sell it, however the celebrity's life rights must be obtained before the script could be produced. A buyer would most likely condition the sale on the ability to clear those rights. If you have additional questions or need clarification you can feel free to email... Read more »
This I.D. is linked to a banking incident that occurred the same day my Wolfram Alpha files vanished from my iCloud email.
brymer2012@icloud
And your point is....what?
I'm not sure which terminology fits, but either way I'm making baby onesies to sell and I want to make sure it is not illegal before doing so.
Thanks in advance.
The answer to your question isn't that simple. The scope of others' trademark rights are based on "likelihood of confusion." That means even if your slogan is not already trademarked by someone else, something similar may lead to trademark infringement liability. For example, one person ran into... Read more »
Please let me know if the trademark is no longer in effect
If your dad's mark has a status of "cancelled" that means the registration is no longer valid. It may mean it has lapsed, or has been canceled as a result of an opposition or lawsuit. But, trademark rights are based on use, so that doesn't mean there are no trademark rights. (These are called... Read more »
How can I find out if he still owns the trademark name “macho nacho”
The short answer is yes. If the USPTO shows the mark as dead or cancelled, your dad would no longer have rights to that trademark. Further, a cursory review of the trademark database shows that numerous registrations have existed for that mark, with some registrations being still in effect. To... Read more »
maybe, it will depend if they have a registration in the USA or if they are selling their product and service in the USA as well, or if you plan to go and play in England.
You should schedule a consultation to go deeper in your issue.-
I was approached to use my images of people on the field at a sporting event for a potential movie. The images were taken several years ago and were on my website. I do not have a release agreements from the individuals nor the institutions they represent. I own the images. However, I do not want... Read more »
That's a difficult situation. It really depends on what is shown in the photos as far as brands/products and the context in which the images were created. Most likely, the company seeking to use the images would need to get their own release for showing the brands in the movie. But if the movie is... Read more »
Or If my Brand Name was trademark will it cover my Logo being trademarked?
You can register both your service mark and your design mark (logo) at the same time, but each is treated as separate registration applications and evaluated independently (and subject to their own registration fees).
What if I copyrighted my name in all caps, can I use that against state and federal government agencies if they used my trade mark names/copyrighted name to gain capital currency or money off of it..
No
I film videos and put them on YouTube and a subscription service company used one of my videos in their web series without directly contacting me and without compensation. They said they got the video from a third party so I wanted to know where I stand legally and what I should be fighting for.... Read more »
Without hearing all the details, it sounds like you've got a valid case of copyright infringement. Feel free to email me to discuss your rights: jason@altviewlawgroup.com
Id like to start it with two other people, get an estimate for how much it would cost to trademark, copyright and would you be able to give me some steps to start with the structuring?
This is a very complex and specific question that cannot be fully addressed on here. As a starting point, this government resource explains the basics of copyright and trademark in the music industry:
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/ip-policy/musicians-and-artists-profile... Read more »
Possibly, depending on the concept. Some original concepts from a show can be protected by copyright. However, copyright does not protect age old concepts that exist in many stories (for example, a group of people of different backgrounds share an apartment or contestants are evaluated by a panel... Read more »
Children's story about two pigs. One negative attitude (I Think Not) and one positive ( I Think I Can). Character never says the line, but is intended to relay his "See good in all" attitude. Wanted to make sure the name is not an infringement on the copyright of the old Children's story.
You should be fine with regards to copyright law. Names and short phrases generally are not covered by copyright.
It means the application was abandoned. This resource discusses what that means: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-application-process/abandoned-applications
Or as long as I don’t use the same exact font or logo am I safe to make them?
Not likely a copyright infringement, but quite possibly an infringement of those companies' trademarks. More importantly, I imagine those trademarks would qualify as famous marks and likely registered with the U.S. Trademark Office. I think your venture carries some significant legal risks.
I received letter today from Git-R-Done Productions Inc , Lawyers telling me 2 change my company name or else be sued from Git-R-Done Shuttle & Limo to another name. Really how can someone own a word
This production company is owned by the comedian, Larry the Cable Guy who has trademarked the phrase "Git-R-Done" in a variety of different classes. If they happen to own the trademark in the class which would include limo/shuttle services, then they have a right to demand you cease and desist use... Read more »
The established company's name is very similar to mine. . Also if this is not okay, would there be a way to change it while still keeping the word
Registering a business name is a different process involving different rules from registering a trademark. Generally, there are minimal requirements for registering a business name. Often, even if the names are very similar, you can register a business name in Texas. However, the fact that you... Read more »
I wrote the song a few years before the show, but have not registered it officially. The song plays for about 15 seconds at the end of the episode.
Possibly. An attorney would need to review the contract and other documents between you and the television show company to answer this question. Most television production companies will include a clause permitting them to use the content.
we are righting a famous person tribute and wanted to know if we have the legal right to use an image, one in which we recreated through visual design software.
Assuming that copyright still subsists in the image, legally, you cannot reproduce the photo without the authorization of the person who created that image.
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