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Can I create a hurricane relief donation shirt with logo's I have created, but which are similar to actual sports teams' logo's?
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Answered on September 04, 2017
If you use sports teams logos on shirts as suggested, there would be a copyright infringement concern and a trademark infringement concern, and you...
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Is a logo way too similar to another one considered as a copyright infringement ?
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Answered on September 04, 2017
If a new logo is substantially similar to a previously copyrighted logo, there may be copyright infringement.
In addition, if a new logo is...
Is it possible to patent something that you put on your private Google Drive account?
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Answered on September 03, 2017
If account is truly private and secure and no one has seen it, then it would appear that your invention has not been publicly disclosed.
In...
I am wanting to make a mask based on a character from a published fictional non physical digital work (A video game) [Fair Use]?
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Answered on September 03, 2017
Copyright includes the exclusive right, at least, to prepare derivative works, and it appears that you would be preparing a derivative work, and...
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Can I monetize and blog that shows how to create crafts based on movies, tv, and shows?
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Answered on September 03, 2017
You need to show exactly what you plan on doing, to an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation.
For example, will you be...
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Can I trademark a business name in the U.S.A where someone is using a similar name in Canada.
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Answered on September 02, 2017
Because business today in often done via the internet, it may be that this Canadian entity is doing business in the U.S. and has at least common...
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Am I infringing author's rights by translating his book without his permission and saving it in PDF format?
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Answered on September 02, 2017
Copyright includes, at least, the exclusive right to prepare derivative works, and you have prepared a derivative work, so it appears you may be...
Concerning common law pre-1972 sound recordings, what does an attorney look for?
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Answered on September 02, 2017
You ask "if a state constitution doesn't have" what does attorney look for concerning copyright status.
Copyright law, like other law, may come...
Is it better to be detailed when filing provisional patent?
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Answered on September 02, 2017
It is generally better to be detailed when filing a provisional patent application, however it is also better to have a registered patent attorney...
Can I revive a brand name that is no longer in business?
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Answered on September 01, 2017
If the other company is out of business, if trademark registration has been abandoned or has been canceled, and if any required company documents...