I want to make a coloring book out of celebrities pictures and sell them, is there anything legally wrong with that?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
As others said, what you described would be pretty clearly copyright infringement (tracing a photo is a derivative work).
There would be rights of...
Foreign filing license needed?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
Generally speaking, foreign filing licenses are based less on WHO did the work, and more on WHERE.
If it was invented in China, be it by Chinese...
My publisher released my second book without a contract. Who owns the rights?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
This is going to be very specific to the exact wording of the contract that you signed, as well as any other agreements that you may have made (or...
Can I trademark my business name even though another company has a similar business name as mine but hasn't trademarked theirs?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
It depends on the timing of everything, and a lot of specifics.
If, for example, you opened your company within the last two months, and they...
Can I stop my wife from selling marital property that is solely in her name?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
Generally speaking, until some sort of divorce proceedings are formally underway, each of you is free to do what you wish with property. Once the...
What is the legality of using parodies of songs in a musical?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
There are a number of things to consider here, and I do not want you to answer these questions here, publicly, but just consider them.
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I have a very strong business in India we manufacture calcium carbonate I am planning to open retails smoke shops in the US can?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
You CAN open the business, but you will need a business attorney who is experienced with the geographical area you intend to sell in and items you...
Can I use famous rappers' pictures on clothing without being sued?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
I agree with the above answers.
In general creating the items, you would likely be considered to be infringing on rights of publicity, whether...
Can I get sued or run into copyright issues if I start a company name that rhymes with an already existing company?
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Answered on December 13, 2021
You seem to be concerned with trademark, not copyright. Copyright is for creative things (such as stories, movies, music, etc.) and cannot protect...
Attestation for the sale of branded or trademarked products.
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Answered on December 13, 2021
There are a few concerns here.
First of all, obviously you need to make sure that all goods that you are selling are legitimate and purchased...
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