Can I get an improvement patent on a device that I use on a daily basis at my job which I have improved its longevity and perfo?
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Answered on March 06, 2018
You state "a device that I use on a daily basis at my job", and there is a concern here about whether you can still file for a patent application. ...
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What are current laws on minors being the heads of corporations? Can a corporation legally have a different CEO and President ?
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Answered on March 06, 2018
Generally, it may be possible for a minor to be a CEO of a corporation, however, there may be some parental or guardian oversight, required. ...
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Can an education service center (nonprofit) use a Dr Seuss book title as an event them?
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Answered on March 06, 2018
Copyright includes, at least, the exclusive right to display the copyrighted work publicly, to prepare derivative works from the copyrighted work,...
Can I buy a pattern and sell items I make from that pattern?
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Answered on March 05, 2018
The US copyright office indicates that "Patterns for sewing, knitting, crochet, needlework" can be protected by copyright as examples of "two- and...
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Can I make my own font identical to, or nearly identical to, an already existing font?
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Answered on March 05, 2018
It would be important to see what you mean by "make my own font" and what it is very similar to.
According to the US Copyright Office:
"There...
Can I monetize a “fan blog” through ad revenue legally, without infringing copyright?
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Answered on March 05, 2018
Copyright includes at least, the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work, and there is a concern that this fan...
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Can you trademark a business name with a person's name in it?
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Answered on March 05, 2018
If the name "Smith" is "primarily merely a surname" and if the rest of the words of the business name are generic terms, then you may be refused by...
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I make wooded NFL logos but have not sold any yet but can I ? what do I have to do ?
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Answered on March 05, 2018
It may be difficult to get the NFL's permission if you can't meet their requirements; you should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in...
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Why does Apple post their copyrights using the word and symbol?
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Answered on March 05, 2018
As far as copyright notice, one can use either the word copyright or the c in a circle symbol, along with the year of first publication of a work,...
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What can I do when an investor copies and moves my software, fraudulently assigns my patent and opens up a competative business?
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Answered on March 05, 2018
You may be able to sue for, at least, copyright infringement, fraud, and theft of intellectual property; you should discuss with an intellectual...