I work for a Parks and Recreation Department, do we need to have a public performance license when showing movies outdoors?
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Answered on July 12, 2018
Generally copyright includes at least a performance right and a display right in terms of various statutorily specified types of works, see 17 USC...
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Hi I wanted to know is it illegal to put my logo on clothing,that a manufacturer makes ?
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Answered on July 12, 2018
Generally, speaking, on the surface, if someone is making products for you, assuming they are not counterfeit products, and the manufacturer is...
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I entered the Oreo Cookie flavor contest. They named a finalist incorrectly. They want to see my documentation. Should I send it
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Answered on July 12, 2018
It would be important, at least, to review their contest rules; you should discuss with an attorney admitted in Florida in a private consultation.
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Is there anything we can do for theft of business?
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Answered on July 12, 2018
You may be able to sue for, at least, fraud, common law trademark infringement, interference with business relationships, trade dress infringement,...
Can I use the name "Disney" and its movie clips for church concert event?
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Answered on July 11, 2018
On the surface, there appear to be many possible trademark infringement and/or copyright infringement concerns with what you are proposing, and...
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Do we need to change our band name?
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Answered on July 11, 2018
Generally, a trademark may be a name or symbol used to identify source of goods/services.
Generally, if someone else is using the same...
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Can i sell disney princess dress cupcakes?
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Answered on July 11, 2018
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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Type of agreement necessary for intellectual property protection?
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Answered on July 11, 2018
You can discuss preparing a contractual agreement along the lines of what you are trying to accomplish, with an attorney in a private consultation....
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Is it illegal to sell my t-shirts if I add quotes from my favorite books?
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Answered on July 11, 2018
If you sell t-shirts with an author's name on it, you may be at least potentially liable for violation of the author's right of publicity.
In...
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Someone patented idea that has been around for a while, can I still open my own business?
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Answered on July 11, 2018
It would be important to review the patent and/or whatever your potential process or concept may be to see if there are patent infringement...