If I were to use the word Sith in a lightsaber fight on youtube video, would I be violating trademark laws
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Answered on January 05, 2015
Merely referencing "Sith" in your video does not on it's own amount to a CR infringement. But like a lot of fan art, your end product may be...
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NFL Film Breakdown?
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Answered on January 05, 2015
Your assessment is correct. Fair use is a legal defense and the copyright holder is always free to drag you into court and force you to prove out...
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Can I trademark a name that is a little close to a competitors name?
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Answered on January 05, 2015
You simply cannot receive trademark clearance over a free and public Q&A and never in the hypothetical.
That said, your trademark will be one...
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Can I write a photo release for a Facebook post where the commented photos are released to my business?
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Answered on January 05, 2015
I really don't want to guess at what exactly your intentions are here, so you should be discussing it over in private with counsel. If you want to...
Can we change or add words to a quote for a t-shirt and still be legal
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Answered on January 05, 2015
Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...
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Do I need to secure permission to use the name of a fictitious group or character?
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Answered on January 05, 2015
My colleagues offered good responses, but to keep it simple, you do not need permission to reference another's work. By merely referencing or...
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I have a question about this sauce I'm making ?
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Answered on January 05, 2015
In all likelihood, this would not be a problem and it is generally perfectly legal to incorporate another's product in your own without threat of...
Can I use quotes in an ebook without getting in any legal trouble?
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Answered on January 05, 2015
Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...
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If I think someone in a corporation is "cooking the books," what can I do?
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Answered on December 31, 2014
Are you suggesting some kind of tax fraud? Are you en employee that has access enough to make credible claims? If so, you can look at the IRS...
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Fair use question for a podcast. Can I read the first 15% of a copyrighted book, give it a review and tell them to buy it?
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Answered on December 31, 2014
Generally speaking and I really mean "generally, " no IP lawyers are comfortable with giving percentages. This is because they are misleading....
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