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Is this violating copyrights, Parody or Fair Use Laws?

Frank's answer | Answered on August 01, 2016

This is a very misunderstood area of law. Just because something is funny does not make that a parody under a fair use analysis. A true parody will...

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How can I protect a mobile app?

Frank's answer | Answered on August 01, 2016

These days patent protection in this realm is usually out of reach but certainly not in all cases. This is a huge commitment that is not required...

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What's this type of attorney called that's help you look for lost royalty

Frank's answer | Answered on August 01, 2016

I suggest that you consult with an IP lawyer in private and discuss your facts and best course of action in more detail. You can start by calling...

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Can I claim copy right on this case

Frank's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

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About how much would licensing with the NFLPA & NBAPA cost?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

I'm not sure what you mean exactly. Are you asking how much would an attorney charge to walk through the applications for you? If so, we not...

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Can I use a name of an old music group, that is no longer together, as a name for my LLC?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Even if this name was still in use as a trademark, which is a big if here, many trademarks share the same or very similar terms. For example, we...

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I am a Data Protections technician,

Frank's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

I'm not sure what you mean exactly? You may want to look up the DMCA Take Down process and get a sense for how that works. If this is a serious...

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I am trying to understand the difference with trademarks and right of publicity with this example.

Frank's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Don't try and consider them the same. They are distinct rights. Assuming one has rights to use her image to sell or promote a good or service then...

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Can an organization copy a picture from Pinterest or Flickr or by some other means, a copyright the picture?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

I think the first question is understanding whether the picture still has any copyright protections attached to it and it may very well not. For...

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A company trademarked my brand name. They are an app, and I am an electronics will I have to change my name?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Maybe, but that analysis can't happen here. Many trademarks share the same or very similar terms. For example, we are not confused as between...

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