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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.
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,... View More 
answered on Nov 28, 2021
You can start by registering the copyright.
Enforcement will be up to you, via civil courts.
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... View More
His old job “Circuit Image Systems” is shown on the patent but they seem to be closed. John Leon is co inventor and I cannot find him.
answered on Sep 29, 2021
If you are referring to patent 6445969, inventors Jim Kenney and John Leon, this patent has expired and is now in the public domain. If you look it up on Google patents, you can see the details.
I am a law student and have an email address with the term "law" in it. I am not a lawyer, however, and have never stated that I am. Is it legal for me to continue to use this email address without being a lawyer? Don't I have speech protections so long as I am not actively trying to... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2021
best and easiest way to get a proper answer is to just contact your local state bar's ethics hotline
good luck
I have older recipes, but have no idea if they are copied from any magazines, newspapers, etc. Can a recipe that is in a cookbook be changed and therefore not get in trouble if it is a copywriter? I would like to take recipes that serve larger portions, and change it to serve 2 people.
answered on Jun 17, 2021
You can register the copyright of recipies.
Whether it can be defended or not will depend on the content.
A woman stealed a photo of me and my exgirlfriend and she uses it as a profile photo in social media to say that I’m dating her while this is a lie. In the photo I’m kissing my ex girlfriend but only my face can be seen while my ex girlfriend face is hidden. She only uses that photo. I’m... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2021
If she has put you in a false light by using this photo, then you may have a claim against her. You should first ask her to remove the photo immediately (in writing) though as an alternative to filing a lawsuit.
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... View 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.... View 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... View 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... View More
On the back it says it is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. The product does nothing related for COVID-19. What it kills is Herpes simplex Type 2, Influenza A2/Japan, HBV, and HIV-1. Yet we use it in order to provide "safety" to the... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2021
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A determination of inconsistent with labelling could require more information. Additionally, an employment law attorney might have better insight into this than a personal injury attorney. You could reach out to a... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2021
They can get your address lots of ways, and that's one of them. They can also take a photo of your house, your car, and you, if you're in public.
Have determined this is not a print program in my issue. I haven't signed it yet. Misrepresentation of fact? An attp to defraud me by his creation of intellectual property?
answered on Dec 14, 2020
I think you are asking whether, by copying a contract you created, someone is infringing your copyright rights, and if so, how you can stop them or get them to pay you damages.
If your contract is legally considered creative enough to have copyright rights, then the verbatim copying is... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2020
In order to get an answer to this question, you'll need to have a confidential consultation with an intellectual property attorney, so that you can describe what you mean. Your innovation/idea may be protectable by patent, copyright, contract or other types of law, or it may not be legally... View More
I worked for a company that had an application patent on how to attach a polymer onto sand.
I was instrumental in buying lab equipment to test cps of coated sand. The company had no testing procedures before I was hired. I used my vendor relationships to source polymers to create new coated... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2020
All that you described can qualify for co-inventor status IF that is part of the patent.
You may in reality have different patents where you can be co-author.
For example, the process for making the product. The curing or oven process, etc.
Consult with an attorney.
they robbed me
answered on Nov 29, 2020
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I agreed, verbally and via written contract, to teach my copyrighted workshop at a six-week summer program. My boss filmed all the program’s classes and sold them to virtual students for an indefinite period of time after the six-week program ends. This was not included in the written contract,... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2020
You may have a case, but an attorney would need more details to give a more definite answer. For example, was the program created before or during your employment? There may be some work for hire issues that need to be sorted out.
It also would depend if there is an integration clause in... View More
I am starting a youtube channel containing instructional and entertaining videos about homebrewing (beer, wine, etc...). The channel will be owned by my parent llc. I'm looking into trademarking the parent companies name and logo. Which class of trademark do i want to use? Class 33 for... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2020
Arguably, the most crucial pieces of any trademark application are the selection of the appropriate filing classes and the proper description of goods and/or services within those classes. They are also commonly the subject of refusals by the USPTO. I highly recommend consulting a trademark... View More
Well I sell makeup I just thought the name would be great fit ! What if I flip the C to a K or use the word crayon
answered on Nov 7, 2020
It depends on how you are wanting to use the word. Are you wanting to sell crayons under the name Crayola? That's definitely not allowed. However, there are many other ways that you could legally use the word Crayola depending on what you are trying to do or sell. Also, the protections here... View More
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