Can I publish pictures found on the website of the company whose services I want to promote/advertise free of charge?
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Answered on November 25, 2022
You need the permission of the copyright holder in order for you to lawfully copy or distribute their content unless doing so falls under a fair...
DOES ADDING A LONG DETAILED "WE DO NOT OWN COPYRIGHTS TO THIS" DISCLAIMER PROTECT YOU FROM COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT?
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Answered on November 23, 2022
It's not entirely clear what the transaction involves, but a disclaimer means nothing if in fact infringement is occuring. And here, it sounds like...
Is this copyright infringement? Are they allowed to use my photo without my permission?
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Answered on November 23, 2022
Depending on specific facts of course, this could be an infringement on your copyright in the photo assuming you took the photo and it could also...
Is it copyright infringement if I translated something in the public domain with permission from the author?
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Answered on November 22, 2022
The translation is a derivative work. While you create your own copyright interest in your translation, commercializing the translation will...
Is it common to waive moral rights for intellectual property in employment contracts?
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Answered on November 22, 2022
if this is a proper employee / employer relationship, which is what it sounds like the written agreement is not really required. But in any event,...
Intellectual property infringement
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Answered on November 22, 2022
You need to hire a lawyer that can represent you in the court where this complaint was filed. While you may be in NY, a NY lawyer may not be able...
Can I buy used clothing from thrift stores and then cut & sew them into new t-shirts and sell them?
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Answered on November 21, 2022
I think you're right that the big issue here will be trademark. If you are selling something you basically made from a number of items but that has...
Can I use a photo for commercial use that I took at an animal sanctuary/zoo if I silhouette it or alter it?
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Answered on November 21, 2022
If what you are talking about amounts to mere facsimiles of animals like big cats and giraffes, then there is never going to be a way for them to...
Who's responsibility is it to file a DBA for a business?
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Answered on November 21, 2022
If I understand you correctly, you have an easy out here. Not only is it not within your purview to advise about whether their trademark clears for...
Can my employer get ownership of intellectual property I create after leaving the company?
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Answered on November 21, 2022
We would need to see the precise language here in order to offer a meaningful response. When you are a bona fide employee working within the scope...
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