I found out my artwork is a fake after it was purchase in 1996 as an original. What steps can I take to get my money back?
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Answered on July 30, 2020
Generally, a plaintiff has a cause of action in the place where the event occurred – so that would likely be Canada. You can contact Canadian...
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I run a tshirt business and have a design that mashups two company’s and is a parody. Can you help me understand if it’s legal?
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Answered on July 29, 2020
Consider hiring an attorney to review the situation.
If you are doing research on your own – consider reading up on a case by websearching...
Am I protected by the first sale doctrine ?
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Answered on July 28, 2020
Trademarks are valuable. Trademark law is intended to give consumers the ability to accurately determine the source of the goods or services...
Can I file for a US Patent and Trademark myself?
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Answered on July 27, 2020
Consider calling some intellectual property attorneys and getting quotes. You can use that knowledge when assessing about what to do next.
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Can I publish (on Youtube for ex.) a fan-made sequel to an existing kids show? Would that be violating copyright laws?
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Answered on July 27, 2020
Consider, reading up on derivative works (circular 14 from the copyright office and circular 1 - the basics of copyright) – and hiring an attorney...
Can I sell custom made clothing with an existing logo?
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Answered on July 27, 2020
Consider, doing some extra outside research on trademark infringement -- and hiring a lawyer when starting a business based around intellectual...
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I have an idea for a pallet tracking system. Could my employer sue me if I develop this in my free time?
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Answered on July 26, 2020
If you possibly plan to make your own business based on a patent, consider getting a quote for the cost of the patent and how long it usually takes...
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Is it possible?
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Answered on July 26, 2020
For general information on fair use: https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html
For summaries of cases about fair use:...
Can a Utility Patent be processed by the USPTO in less the a month?
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Answered on July 26, 2020
Try going to this USPTO website - https://www.uspto.gov/corda/dashboards/patents/main.dashxml?CTNAVID=1004
It’ll show expected times for the...
Is .jpg format copyrighted?
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Answered on July 25, 2020
Ask the reason for the refusal as a start. And, then go from there. Usually doing a trademark search would be a prudent thing to do – so you know...
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