Multnomah County Intellectual Property Legal Advice (16 found)

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David Hamlin Madden
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Contributor Level 4

There are no copyright problems with what you propose for many long-dead...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

All paintings (and all books, photographs, sculptures, musical compositions,...
Bernard Samuel Klosowski Jr.
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Contributor Level 4

Your question is a bit vague. It isn't clear whether you're referring to...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

Generally only the individuals themselves have the right to exploit their image...
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Ronald K. Phillips
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Contributor Level 5

There are a couple of things at issue here - copyright and copyright...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

Please see my Legal Guide linked below. Disclaimer: Please note that this...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

Lots of ambiguities and left-out facts in your question. I'm going to...
Jeffrey Thekdi Gedeon
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Contributor Level 4

In addition to the information already provided, I think the simply answer to...
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Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

This is trademark infringement, not copyright infringement, and the damages...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

Your facts don't jive. Was the cease and desist sent 1 or 3 years ago? The...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

Including Reese's product within your product as a recipe ingredient is one...
Pamela Koslyn
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it depends on the use. Copying someone else's work, if it's protectible and you...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

No. Even under my expansive approach to "fair use" your proposed use of...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

As long as you use them so you can comment on them and critique them, then that...
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Kurt Van Thomme
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Contributor Level 5

The below does not constitute legal advice, does not form an attorney-client...
Barry Neil Shrum
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Section 101 fof the copyright act defines a "work made for hire" as, among...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied upon to take or...
Kurt Van Thomme
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Contributor Level 5

The below does not constitute legal advice, does not form an attorney-client...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

That's an interesting question. The "first sale doctrine" -- codified at...
Andrew N Harris
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Contributor Level 4

I'm not aware of any case law that addresses this situation. That said, Mr....
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

If you helped write the lyrics and/or music for the songs (not just added a...
Laura Mcfarland-Taylor
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Contributor Level 8

You have rights, your former band members have rights, and the intertwining of...
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No photo
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Contributor Level 1

This is not legal advice, and I am not representing you. This answer does not...
No photo
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This is not legal advice, and I am not representing you. This answer does not...
Jefferson Hampton Coulter II
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Contributor Level 4

Generally, it is legal. There is no copyright protection available for "useful...
Daniel J DiCicco
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Contributor Level 5

The biggest problem you face is that you can't sell knock-offs as if they were...
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Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

Without addressing your particular circumstances or evaluating the knock-off...
Sharra Brockman
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Contributor Level 3

Mr. Ballard is absolutely correct. I'll venture into the broader issue here:...

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