Questions answered by Matthew Marcus Yospin

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Do the rights to use stock photos and illustrations transfer from a design agency to a Client?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

No, the license does not automatically transfer to you. The terms of that license may provide the design shop with the right to incorporate...

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I donated a painting to a school but I have the copyrights to it can they advice it in the New paper no artist name

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

I believe you asked substantially the same question in another question. Please take a look at my answer there.

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I donated a painting to a school can the New paper Advertise the painting that I have copyrights to and not put artist name

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

The short answer is "probably." A newspaper can very likely reproduce a painting for news purposes. If it is news, they are not going to be in...

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A writer visited my uncle at his home because of his extensive research on Texas history. The writer stole research documents

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

Yes, it sounds like your uncle may have claims for theft and possibly copyright claims (if for instance your uncle wrote the stolen documents)....

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Trademark intrusion possible obstical.

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

On the facts you describe, your use sounds senior and so your rights should prevail. You could oppose their registration or petition for...

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Patent Package Price: How much shall be a fixed fee quote from a competent patent attorney?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 26, 2015

The best way to get an answer on cost estimate, whether for a fixed fee or hourly billing, is to speak with the attorney and disclose your...

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If I have a cartoonish copy of a picture that replicates a picture from a famous company, like Tiffany & Co., can I sell it?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

We attorneys can't give specific legal advice on this site - only answers to general questions. Your question is fact-specific, and to answer it...

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Design around a Design Patent

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

You need to speak with a patent attorney asap. A design patent application may not help you, and may be blocked by the prior art of the disclosure...

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When I was 10 years old I found someone's credit card on the ground and sold it to a man.

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

On a first glance, it seems likely that the statute of limitations for any charges would have passed - assuming you're over 18. While I don't know...

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How much would it cost to have an international entertainment lawyer give comments on a contract from an international corp?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 22, 2015

You're unlikely to get an accurate estimate without providing at least the length of the contract, and better, the contract itself (don't do that...

Matthew Marcus Yospin's Answers (647)

Do the rights to use stock photos and illustrations transfer from a design agency to a Client?

I donated a painting to a school but I have the copyrights to it can they advice it in the New paper no artist name

I donated a painting to a school can the New paper Advertise the painting that I have copyrights to and not put artist name

A writer visited my uncle at his home because of his extensive research on Texas history. The writer stole research documents

Trademark intrusion possible obstical.

Patent Package Price: How much shall be a fixed fee quote from a competent patent attorney?

If I have a cartoonish copy of a picture that replicates a picture from a famous company, like Tiffany & Co., can I sell it?

Design around a Design Patent

When I was 10 years old I found someone's credit card on the ground and sold it to a man.

How much would it cost to have an international entertainment lawyer give comments on a contract from an international corp?