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If I create a trivia app about tourist attractions (ie- how many coasters are at Sea World?,” Would I need Sea World approval?
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Answered on August 19, 2018
If you generally use factual information, do not create the impression that you are authorized by an original trademark owner, and avoid use of...
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If I do all original illustration artwork for a popular nursery rhyme could i market it as an ebook for personal financial gain?
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Answered on August 19, 2018
If the illustrations are completely original, not copies or derivatives of someone else's drawings, and assuming the text of the nursery rhyme is...
Lanham Act statute of limitations when defendant knowingly conceals fraud?
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Answered on August 19, 2018
Generally copyright does not cover ideas.
Generaly, the Lanham act is the main federal trademark statute, where at least U.S. trademarks relate...
Is it legal to download images from the internet?
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Answered on August 19, 2018
Copyright includes, at least, the exclusive right to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies and it appears you are proposing doing that and may...
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Streaming international news in my business?
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Answered on August 19, 2018
Generally, there may be a public performance exemption from copyright infringement depending on the particular facts, under 17 USC 110; there also...
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Can I use a picture that includes a book that I own to advertise my training?
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Answered on August 18, 2018
Generally, copyright includes at least the exclusive right to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, and it appears you would be potentially...
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Is it legal my co worker take my picture including my work station without my knowledge and pictures out to everyone at work.
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Answered on August 18, 2018
You may be able to sue for false light claim, however, you should discuss with an attorney licensed in California in a private consultation.
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Is referring to and paraphrasing for commercial purposes advice and assessments from a published study a copyright infringement?
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Answered on August 18, 2018
There may be copyright infringement concerns depending on what "refer to their results and advice" means, however, there may also be, at least...
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Can I use college and/pro logos that I HAVE PURCHASED from sports stores?
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Answered on August 18, 2018
If you place someone else's trademarked logo on your product, without permission of the original trademark owner, you may be sued for trademark...
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Can I reference an outside business in a podcast commercial?
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Answered on August 18, 2018
It is unclear what the content of the "plugs" for other websites would be.
You may be able to mention someone else's trademark under, at...