Can an advertisement claim that a clothing design is similar to a brand without infringing on trademark or intellectual property
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Answered on February 27, 2023
As you might know, there is no way to protect clothing designs in the US, which is why we see all the same dresses we saw on the red carpet...
I need help understanding fair use in relation to a product I plan on selling in the future.
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Answered on February 27, 2023
If you are merely discussing facts surrounded newsworthy people then you really have nothing to be concerned about. Make sure you are not reckless...
Who owns a URL?
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Answered on February 27, 2023
That's like a tenant telling the landlord, "the house is mine now because I added value to it."
You own it and they used it at your...
If a painting is inspired by song lyrics, is it considered copyright infringement to sell that artwork and prints?
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Answered on February 24, 2023
It is certainly possible that one could infringe by creating derivative works, but this will have limits with applicability. For example, what you...
Do I have to pay someone for a blog post I write that contains information about them and/or their children?
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Answered on February 22, 2023
No, you do not owe them any payment because you are writing about them. I'm sure you have heard of unauthorized biographies. The concept of "life...
How can I get a person to remove my name and content from her social media post?
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Answered on February 21, 2023
Here is a much more simple approach that will not cost you much money to so. I would treat the public posting of your letter as harassment and the...
Can I get in trouble legally if I make a website where you can download Instagram posts?
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Answered on February 21, 2023
Linking is almost never an issue. Downloading content, however, can be and presumably runs afoul of the Instagram terms of service. So if you...
Does Apple have a design trademark for their 20W power adapter (EU)?
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Answered on February 21, 2023
I think this is the realm of design patents. What you can do is hire a lawyer in the EU to conduct a freedom to operate clearance on the product.
Can I use a companies product in the developoment of my product?
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Answered on February 20, 2023
In general, merely using another's product as an ingredient or component of your own is almost always fine. But if all you are doing is freeze...
I sell a shirt that simply says grinch and received a copyright infringement. The word grinch can’t be used at all?
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Answered on February 20, 2023
This sounds more like a trademark concern.
An entity can claim trademark infringement if you present a false association, sponsorship,...
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