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Is it considered infringement when one uses a trademarked/copyrighted character - w/o permission - in a new original video work?
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Answered on August 21, 2018
Generally, copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the...
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Can I place the word "Brand" after a persons name that is already trademarked?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
Generally speaking, if you use a later in time, confusingly similar trademark for similar goods/services, you may be liable for trademark...
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Can you help me with a trademark infringement question?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
Generally, it appears that this trademark registration relates to both a magazine and a website related to classic trucks, and if your TV show...
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Can an employer require I disclose all inventions 6 months after termination?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
In terms of permissible employment agreements with regards to inventions not made while on company time, that may depend on state law, and you...
Can I use a car as part of my clothing brand logo?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
Generally, an image of a car may be protected by at least copyright and trademark; you should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a...
My art is stolen and being sold on Amazon, what do I do?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
Assuming U.S. work, generally, you would need to at least, file for copyright registration prior to suing for copyright infringement in a U.S....
Can I get copyrighted for using a 2 second clip from a local arizona fox news station, in songs that I sell?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
Copyright includes at least the exclusive right to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, and it appears that you would be doing that and you...
Does having a similar name with a different suffix and meaning count as trademark infringement for a two-word trademark ?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
If someone has a U.S. federal registered trademark they are presumed to be the owner of that trademark nationwide.
If "Jumping Door" is a U.S....
I want to use the term 'Kool aid' in an original song
I am hoping to use a song currently called '?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
It would be important to see exactly how you are using the term; there may be, at least, fair use, deminimis use, and/or first amendment arguments;...
Can I be sued for selling used books on Amazon if I did not know they were counterfeit?
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Answered on August 20, 2018
Copyright infringement civilly theoretically does not require intent, although intent may be used as a factor for various purposes.
Although...