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I am developing educational content for a client. Can I include links to additional resources that are not my own content?
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Answered on August 26, 2015
First, unless you provided your client with a written indemnification they would be on the hook for any potential infringement. If you suspect that...
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Should I be worried about trademark infringement?
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Answered on August 26, 2015
Of course this could be a problem and at first blush it sure sounds like the services are in the same sandbox unlike say Delta Airlines versus...
Someone is selling shirts with the logo/name of my former restaurant. The trademark has long expired; do I have any rights?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
You received some good insights. A trademark requires use in commerce in order for any rights to affix to it. So the fact that the mark in question...
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Can I sell an iOS app on iTunes that has content that were indexed from the Web (online articles, writings, blogs, etc)?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
You received some good responses here, but alas no one can address this or offer any actionable legal advice without first fully understanding...
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Do I need permission from Marvel, DC, or other artists to hang their art up on the walls in my coffeehouse?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
The issue in these kind of cases is one degree.
Merely hanging some decorative pieces is not going to be a problem. But if you create a space...
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Is it fair use to make a checklist app for a toy collectible?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
You received some good responses, but you simply cannot receive any advice here over this free public Q&A forum that you can actually rely upon....
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I'm looking to make an advert impersonating a very famous celebrity. Is this legal?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
Anytime you use the name, image or likeness of a famous person to help sell or promote a good or service it will likely be a violation of that...
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Is It illegal to copy off a website and add the content to my website and linking the original site?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
As noted, linking is not going to be an issue. But copying someone else's reviews and pasting them to your site certainly can be. It is entirely...
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Intellectual Property Rights Infringement Notice from a manufacturer
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Answered on August 24, 2015
I agree with my colleague. Your relationship with Amazon is governed by their terms which of course places all control in their hands. Your only...
Are music pools legal for DJing? What sources are legitimate for a Digital DJ to get music? What would be required to start Dj?
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Answered on August 24, 2015
Usually the venues are paying into ASCAP, BMI to cover the performance license obligations and by virtue of playing at those venues you would be...
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