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Is it copyright infringement to upload a YouTube video showing a product and how it works? (Without manufacturers permission) ?
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Answered on February 01, 2019
Generally, if one creates one's own video and merely explains how a product works, there may be good arguments of fair use, and there also may be...
Can I publish a book where I incorporate quotes from famous personalities inscribed on picture images from the internet ?
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Answered on January 30, 2019
Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted...
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Trademarking existing domain?
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Answered on January 30, 2019
Generally, there is a concern that your trademark application will be rejected because your proposed trademark appears to exactly, generically...
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How do I respond to a Copyright Infringement Claim?
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Answered on January 29, 2019
You should have an intellectual property attorney try to negotiate a settlement for you, if appropriate.
Also, generally, putting the image...
Can I form an LLC in New York State with the same name as my Florida LLC?
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Answered on January 29, 2019
There are typically various requirements for a foreign LLC to do business in NY.
See: https://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/llccorp.html#fappauth
It...
Can I get sued if I use brands like Gildan or champion to screen print my brand name/logos on them to sell?
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Answered on January 28, 2019
Generally, if you use someone else's trademark without their permission, to sell your products, you may be sued for trademark infringement.
You...
Can I sue a singer/songwriter for using lines from one of my poems in their song?
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Answered on January 28, 2019
You may be able to sue for copyright infringement.
Generally, to sue for copyright infringement, you need to at least file for copyright...
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How best to address copyright infringement of my artwork by a major publisher?
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Answered on January 28, 2019
Generally, one registers a copyright with the US Copyright Office, not the USPTO.
You should register your artwork as soon as possible with the...
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Can you have the same biz name as another business but in another state? & they copy right it too? Or able to if you added SF?
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Answered on January 28, 2019
If someone already has this name, generally, for related goods/services, there may be at least, trademark infringement concerns.
Generally,...
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I'm a freelance graphic artist facing a potential copyright infringement lawsuit. Will forming an LLC immediately protect me?
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Answered on January 28, 2019
Generally, it may be helpful to have formed an LLC or corporation, however it is possible to be sued individually for copyright infringement, and...