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Music copyright question-

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

I agree with my colleague. I think in this case it would be difficult to show that they had access to it even though it was technically available...

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Dear Attorney, If I want to go into a new line of business of being a seller for medical supplies, what is the quickest

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

You have a lot of legal considerations here and would not be transacting business especially in an area that poses considerable liability like...

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What is the purpose of the word confidential in a lawyer's email title?

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

Right, I agree. If I had to guess I would say that in that case the content warranted an added precaution that it was sensitive material in the...

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Precidence of a non profit putting on an event and another non profit got in on the event without our permission, and made money

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

I'm not trying to pick on you, but this was a very poorly written posting with no needed facts. Whose event? Where? Are there contracts in place...

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I was rushed into a contract to have my business partner buy me out, unknowingly at a liquidation prices. Can I get out of it?

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

Your posting is sending up more flares than a sinking ship. Frankly, I would just stop and go no further until you have discussed it all over in...

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Is the None Disclosure Agreement (NDA) my only method of protection from the possible theft and pirating by the firm I hire?

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

As noted, I would certainly register any copyrightable material with the US Copyright Office. But the NDA or sometimes called NNN language needs to...

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What are the legal actions that could be taken against an aggressive article online

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

I agree. I see nothing actionable here. I don't think it was a very tasteful comment to use for a mass and mixed readership, but just because some...

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Can I compare my products against my competitons products on my website to show the differences?

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

I general, using another's trademark for the purpose of honest comparison is considered nominative fair use of that mark and thus permissible. The...

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If I re-purpose an action figure into a Christmas ornament and sell it, does this constitute trademark infringement?

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

I agree with the others. Once you modify the item like you described you then expose yourself to legal claims. There are times when one...

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Hiring a designer and a lawsuit

Frank's answer | Answered on December 24, 2014

So who is the copyright owner of the videos that are used? Are you a licensee of that content? I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...

Frank A. Natoli's Answers (19863)

Music copyright question-

Dear Attorney, If I want to go into a new line of business of being a seller for medical supplies, what is the quickest

What is the purpose of the word confidential in a lawyer's email title?

Precidence of a non profit putting on an event and another non profit got in on the event without our permission, and made money

I was rushed into a contract to have my business partner buy me out, unknowingly at a liquidation prices. Can I get out of it?

Is the None Disclosure Agreement (NDA) my only method of protection from the possible theft and pirating by the firm I hire?

What are the legal actions that could be taken against an aggressive article online

Can I compare my products against my competitons products on my website to show the differences?

If I re-purpose an action figure into a Christmas ornament and sell it, does this constitute trademark infringement?

Hiring a designer and a lawsuit