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In a fictional book I am writing, can I have my main character sing a few lyrics to famous songs to herself throughout the book?
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Answered on January 12, 2015
It sounds like you can't - you're proposing commercial use of the lyrics. You should speak with copyright counsel if you want to follow through on...
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Can I get in trouble for printing popular figurines (marvel, pokemon, star wars), with a 3D printer, and then giving them away?
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Answered on January 12, 2015
You're right to worry about the ramifications. As Attorney Kelly said, you're inviting a host of trouble if you do this. Any and all of those...
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I wrote to a company and told them of an idea I had for a new product. They rejected it. Now they are marketing it. Legal rights
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Answered on January 11, 2015
As Attorney Ivey indicated, you haven't presented enough information here to know if you have a viable claim against the company. You shouldn't...
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Doctor's unauthorized use of my photographic image for advertisement.
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Answered on January 10, 2015
If you think you have a claim, speak with an attorney. The doctor's actions further suggest you might. You can probably find an attorney for a free...
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Looking for an attorney who is well versed in patents and it would be helpful if they have some knowledge of CA Workers Compensa
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Answered on January 10, 2015
Search this site for each. I think it's relatively easy to find one for each area, and less likely to find one attorney for both. What's the...
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Is my product protected by intellectual property laws?
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Answered on January 10, 2015
As the other attorneys have said, you may have a cause of action for unfair competition.
Unfortunately it sounds like you may not have approached...
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Retail Product Packaging Graphic design: Does my client own my working files or just the final product they hired me to do?
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Answered on January 10, 2015
As Attorney Burt said, consult with an attorney. Find a California-licensed attorney familiar with contracts and disputes. You can't get enough...
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Is it legal for a company working on a public beach demand you not take any pictures?
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Answered on January 10, 2015
Homeland Security can be heavy-handed and is known to overreach. But it sounds like you may not be taking pictures of something on a public beach -...
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How should one vet an item for import to ensure it does not violate copyright or IP?
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Answered on January 09, 2015
It really depends what this item is. If it's a written or audio or video work, you'll have to have it cleared for copyright infringement or...
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Yes I am building a video game and I want to base the open world off of Detroit is that illegal?
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Answered on January 08, 2015
I think you're asking if you can create a digital model of Detroit. The answer is a limited yes. You can create a layout of streets and buildings,...
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