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Can I use a drawing/image from an old catalogue scan (1920's) on a T-shirt design and sell them legally?
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Answered on April 15, 2014
I agree with my colleague, but of course you always have to consider the state of the copyright law at the time it was created. Back then renewals...
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What is the most reasonable price to do a Trademark Search and File?
I am trying to trademark my name as a designer.
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Answered on April 15, 2014
That is not unreasonable on its face to be sure.
Whenever you endeavor into investing in a trademark it is very important that you conduct the...
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Does my employer have a legal basis for claiming ownership of an iPhone app that I developed on my own time with my resources?
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Answered on April 15, 2014
To be clear, no one can give you an answer you can reply upon without first reviewing any written agreement you have as well as all the facts and...
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Under Fair Use, can I depict and explicitly denounce a well-known product in a piece of art that may or may not generate profit?
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Answered on April 15, 2014
I agree with my colleague here.
Of course you can be sued. I mean, in America one can be sued for just about anything.
You are certainly...
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Is it legal it post gameplay videos?
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Answered on April 15, 2014
Because you are using the footage to comment on it directly for expository purposes you are, in most cases, avoiding liability under copyright law....
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S it right for a competitor to get pricing info on your competition from a mutual distributor & to use that info against your co
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Answered on April 14, 2014
There is nothing wrong with this practice. If those distributors have an agreement with the other competitors restricting this like an NDA, then...
Is it legal for me to hold a "raffle" online using a social media website as the host site?
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Answered on April 14, 2014
If the three elements of 1) consideration 2) chance and 3) a prize are established then this is gambling and thus illegal.
If not, then it is...
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Can I sue my wedding photographer?
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Answered on April 14, 2014
I agree with the others. It really depends on the written agreement and all the facts and circumstances.
If you did need to sue, you are...
Marilyn Monroe Likeness in Public Domain?
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Answered on April 14, 2014
You seem to conclude that MM's likeness is in the public domain and another lawyer here explained that was the ruling under NY law. NY does not...
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I have an idea, that involves a zip lock type back, do i have to patent the idea ,even though it is a zip lock bag?
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Answered on April 14, 2014
I agree with the others. I think it would be wise to consult a patent attorney and have a prior art search done before you start making any...
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