If I write a manuscript, do I own the copyright to my manuscript or does the university for whom I work own the copyright?
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Answered on March 30, 2017
Generally, copyright belongs to an author who created a work except for a "work made for hire".
There can be a "work made for hire" if an...
Do I need licensing from the NHL to use player names on my app?
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Answered on March 29, 2017
Generally, you would need to get permission to use NHL players' names.
Here is a link which may or may not be helpful....
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Want to sell a product and one of my competitor shows on their product patent pending and I want to check if real or not
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Answered on March 29, 2017
You should contact a registered patent attorney who may be able to do a search on the company to see if a patent has issued or if a patent...
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Me n My friend wanna do a Trademark together we are both Co-founder's
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Answered on March 29, 2017
If you have not incorporated the organization, you may want to discuss possibly doing that with an attorney first.
An individual, group of...
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Can I take a photograph of someone's waterfront home without their knowledge or permission and use it for commercial purposes?
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Answered on March 29, 2017
Here is a prior answer on Avvo, which may or may not be...
Could I get sued for having a similar band name to someone?
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Answered on March 29, 2017
Generally, if your trademark is confusingly similar to someone else's trademark and you are selling the same good/services then there is a...
How do I get permission to use an NFL trademark?
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Answered on March 29, 2017
Here is some information that may or may not be helpful.
https://www.nfl.info/nflconsprod/welcome/cpprequalify.htm
You should discuss with an...
Is it legal to sell t-shirts, etc. with vinyl Mickey Mouse/Minnie Mouse silhouette heads that are personalized?
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Answered on March 28, 2017
If someone can recognize MIckey and Minnie, even in silhouette, generally, you would have copyright and/or trademark infringement concerns.
Is transcribing music, not for profit, but distributed illegal?
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Answered on March 28, 2017
A copyright owner has, at least, the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, and distribute copies to the public such as by...
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I would like to sell technology. Will I need to file a patent if I have an NDA signed by the recipient?
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Answered on March 28, 2017
Generally speaking it will be better to file for a patent application before disclosing your invention to a company even if a representative of the...