Ive been asked to draw art to donate to my local animal shelter for a raffle including NFL lettering. Is this infringement?
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Answered on August 03, 2023
Without all the context and details we really can't weigh in on this. It could be that you as the artist would not be in any violation of IP...
How do I sell car posters (mazda miata mx-5) without violating IP rights?
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Answered on August 03, 2023
The context really matters with these kind of situations. In general, you are free to photograph anything you want and sell that as an orignal...
Can I alter popular movies quotes and put them on tshirts and accessories ?
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Answered on August 03, 2023
The Copyright Office says that short phrases or slogans are not protectable elements of otherwise protectable works. Case law has not been quite as...
Can I sell a replica of a brand item with no logo on it?
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Answered on August 02, 2023
This depends on a number of factors we have no knowledge of from here.
Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer...
Can I create a parody work of a brand name for commercial use?
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Answered on August 02, 2023
The NFL will just consider the realities of what you are doing, which is using the power of their brand recognition to sell t-shirts. This is not a...
Can I use a similar concept of a copyrighted image without using the same lines?
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Answered on July 31, 2023
The test for copyright infringement is called "substantial similarity." No one can protect concepts or bald ideas. And it's not enough that one...
Can I use NHL, AHL, ECHL, NCAA OR JUNIOR HOCKEY LOGOS FOR MY SPORTS LEAGUE ?
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Answered on July 31, 2023
No. If you were doing this just for fun for our own amusment and personal use then it really does not matter. But using their team logos in...
Can a journalist for an online newspaper website post my Facebook post without my permission?
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Answered on July 31, 2023
In this context, the journalist appears to be using your post about your friend in a way that comments directly on it. In other words, "here is a...
Can I post "pink is my new (insert color) #barbie" as an opinion if employer that terminated me used the latter color?
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Answered on July 31, 2023
I agree, this is not very clear. Merely posting something on social media, etc. is just an expression of your right to free speech. Using this,...
Can I complete the writing of an unfinished song of someone who passed away, as well as record and copyright it?
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Answered on July 31, 2023
As noted, the first part of this is making sure you have rights to this. If so, then you are free to create derivative works from it. If not, then...
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