Lawyers, Answer Questions  & Get Points Log In
Texas Copyright Questions & Answers
2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Copyright for Texas on
Q: What to add in an art contract to sell for profit later?

The artist gave me a drawing and says i will have total rights to do whatever i want with it. I want to sell the same drawing to multiple people and publicize it. What things should i include in the contract that basically says, the artist's drawing is no longer theirs and I can sell and do... View More

Steve Charles Vondran
PREMIUM
Steve Charles Vondran pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 17, 2022

A copyright assignment agreement is an important document that makes terms between the assignor and assignee about transferring ownership of a copyright. The essential elements contained in a copyright assignment agreement include terms regarding the duration of the license and geographical region... View More

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: can i get in trouble for using pictures i took for work, for personal matters?

for personal matters, not to sell the pictures

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 23, 2022

If the pictures were creative works, you could be violating your former employer's copyright interests in such works. Typically, under the work for hire doctrine, the copyright for creative works made by an employee belongs to the employer, not to the individual employee that created them.... View More

View More Answers

3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Texas on
Q: Can the formula for a specific type of concrete be patented?

I have developed a type of concrete specifically for my use making Anaerobic Digesters, which exhibits specific properties beneficial to the structure and operation of Mesophilic Anaerobic Digesters intended to be installed and operated as generational (extended time-frame) projects.

Kevin E. Flynn
PREMIUM
Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Nov 9, 2022

Yes. For an example see https://answers.justia.com/question/2022/11/09/can-the-formula-for-a-specific-type-of-c-932358 . The '358 patent was for a form of concrete used to make faux villages for use in military training exercises. The concrete was tuned to receive the bullets so that the... View More

View More Answers

3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Texas on
Q: Can the formula for a specific type of concrete be patented?

I have developed a type of concrete specifically for my use making Anaerobic Digesters, which exhibits specific properties beneficial to the structure and operation of Mesophilic Anaerobic Digesters intended to be installed and operated as generational (extended time-frame) projects.

Steven Thrasher
PREMIUM
Steven Thrasher
answered on Nov 9, 2022

Assuming that you and your patent attorney can argue successfully that it's not obvious to a skilled concrete professional, then yours odds are strong.

Of course, the detailed analysis to gain confidence is complex and requires research, and the process of preparing a patent...
View More

View More Answers

3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Texas on
Q: Can the formula for a specific type of concrete be patented?

I have developed a type of concrete specifically for my use making Anaerobic Digesters, which exhibits specific properties beneficial to the structure and operation of Mesophilic Anaerobic Digesters intended to be installed and operated as generational (extended time-frame) projects.

Stephen E. Zweig
Stephen E. Zweig pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 9, 2022

Yes. Like all patents, however, the formula needs to be novel and not obvious. Check patents.google.com or other source to see prior art on concrete formulas. The good news and bad news is that there are a lot of concrete formula patents ahead of you. The examiner will be looking at your patent... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: My sister wrote a book and put my name and private info about my molestation with father in it without my permission.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 2, 2022

Writing a book based on familiarity with events that occurred in real life is not a copyright infringement.

Now, if you had written a book about your experience and your sister then wrote her own book using part of what you had written in your book, then there might be copyright infringement.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright for Texas on
Q: A man writes a diary in 1947. He doesn't publish it or register it for copyright. Is it under copyright today?

After his death 10 years later in 1957, the diary is discovered in his home. It was not mentioned in his will, nor had he assigned the rights to the work to anyone. Is the diary under copyright protection in 2024? Thanks!

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Mar 21, 2024

The author of the diary was owner of the copyright without regard for whether it was published or registered, and the copyright is owned after his death by his heirs, who may register and publish it if they wish. The copyright remains valid for the life of the author plus 50 years.

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Copyright, Criminal Law and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Please give me a clear answer of what exactly I'm asking because my attorney w as ineffective assistance of counsel todd

Tax records never received please review detailed information from modified archive records switches

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 4, 2023

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Texas on
Q: How can I cite the information on this page? I cannot find a year nor an author. Please help I'd really appreciate it.
James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Sep 11, 2023

Ensure to use “n.d.” to indicate “no date” for the publication date. Use the most specific title available for the page, and include the retrieval date to indicate when you accessed the information, since web content can change over time.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Copyright, Tax Law and Collections for Texas on
Q: Can I file for a divorce and ask for the fees and court cost to be waived and then attain a lawyer through the courts

I'm in a very abusive and neglectful common law marriage . He is currently awaiting to appear in district court for violating his probation that he received the last time he threw me around and down and busted my mouth. I don't have money for legal counsel he has abandoned me and stopped... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Apr 24, 2023

Contact legal aid organizations in your area, they may be able to connect you with a pro Bono attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Texas on
Q: The "hoop axis" isn't clear. Are there any pictures or illustrations of the "Basketball Training Apparatus"?
N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Apr 2, 2023

It's not really clear what you are asking or what you are trying to accomplish. You might get the answer you're seeking if you post again with a bit more context. Good luck!

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Tax Law, Business Formation and Business Law for Texas on
Q: Where can i file the cheapest LLC in Texas?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 12, 2023

All limited liability companies are registered with the Texas Secretary of State. The filing fee is the same statewide.

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Copyright, Tax Law and Business Formation for Texas on
Q: I need a trademark lawyer
Carli Jo Aelker
Carli Jo Aelker
answered on Nov 12, 2022

Hi! Unfortunately this is not the place to retain an attorney, it is a forum for legal questions. You should reach out to a trademark attorney privately.

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Trademark and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: If I have created a cartoon character (original drawing) how do I protect it from being used (name or design) by others?

I have a character that I have designed and I have a name for that character. I plan to feature the character in merchandise, apparel, comic strips, digital media, original stories, posters and other artwork. How can I protect my character and character name from being used by other businesses or... View More

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Oct 8, 2022

The cartoon character can be the subject of a copyright registration, and its name can be a registered trademark.

You should register the copyright of a set of drawings that show the character in various poses from different angles.

Then, if the name of the character is novel and...
View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Internet Law for Texas on
Q: Is it legal to create a website on the topic of quotes? I'm thinking of starting a quotes site, with curated content.

The website would specifically be ALL about quotes. Inspirational, motivational, etc.

Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Oct 3, 2022

Many websites use same concept and they always state the author of the sentence. This should be legal in most of jurisdiction throughout the world. However do not cite large portions of texts from the books.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Copyright for Texas on
Q: how do you sum up the case of Zippo Mfg. Co. v. Zippo Dot Com, Inc.,
Steve Charles Vondran
PREMIUM
Steve Charles Vondran pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Trademark for Texas on
Q: I own an Instagram account that is the name of a company and they are wanting me to delete or hand it over.

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.

Sergiy M Sivochek
Sergiy M Sivochek
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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Texas on
Q: I am writing a film workbook and I want to basically copy and paste movie titles into it. Will that be an issue?

Many of the fonts used in these movie titles are customized just for the title of the film.

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Aug 1, 2022

The titles are not the subject of copyright, so their use to refer to the movies is not infringing.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Texas on
Q: If you leak OnlyFans content on a forum will you be arrested or charged?

A forum where all people do is post OnlyFans leaks is there a possibility of doing jail time? Or prison time?

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark for Texas on
Q: Is it legal to use screenshots from software I've purchased, in training course material I create and sell - screenshots

only, not the software itself - without compensation to or permission of software seller?

Kevin E. Flynn
PREMIUM
Kevin E. Flynn
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.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.