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My question is if the bookleg publisher of my US Copyrighted book (in 2007) liable for one infringement or for each book sale.
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Answered on May 20, 2017
More details may be needed, however, as far as damages, a bootleg publisher may be liable for each illegal book sale.
You should discuss with...
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As a trademark registrant answering a petition to cancel, can include exhibits that disprove an allegation
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Answered on May 20, 2017
It is very important in a trademark cancellation proceeding to have an intellectual property attorney representing you.
It is possible that...
I have an idea I want to present to a company that manufactures similar products, can I disclose my idea and protect it?
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Answered on May 20, 2017
If what you are talking about is actually an "invention" which can be protected by a patent such as a "any new and useful process, machine,...
Can I read entire TV show/ movie scripts and post them on YouTube?
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Answered on May 20, 2017
The owner of a copyright has at least, the exclusive right to prepare derivative works and to perform the work publicly.
Your proposed actions...
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If I caught a firm selling bootleg copies of my book, are they liable for each book sale or just one.
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Answered on May 20, 2017
There appears to be a good argument that each printed book would be an infringement.
However, you should discuss with an intellectual property...
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Answered on May 20, 2017
If this is a "published work" originating in Iran, then it is not copyrighted in the U.S.
If this is an "unpublished work" then it is...
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How do I protect written phases, slogans and quips?
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Answered on May 20, 2017
You may be able to protect these by trademarks; and you may be able to register these trademarks with the US Patent and Trademark office.
You...
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I want to design, manufacture, and sell 3d model miniatures of fused pokemon. Is this legal?
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Answered on May 20, 2017
The 3d model miniatures may be considered derivative works of the original pokemon content, may infringe copyright of the original pokemon content,...
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Music use for Youtube request falling on deaf ears.
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Answered on May 20, 2017
For sampling of a song, generally you need permission from at least a record label and a music publisher.
You need to get the appropriate...
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How does a company buy the rights to a trademark?
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Answered on May 20, 2017
Here is a link regarding NBC Universal Studios which may or may not be helpful:
https://www.universalclips.com/contact-us