Can an individual patent an idea for an app that has not been thought of even though the app deals with other creations?
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Answered on July 05, 2021
The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for an app these days are probably pretty slim, but always worth have that...
How do I fight for more IP rights in a work contract (creative industry)?
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Answered on July 05, 2021
If you're a bonafide employee working within the scope of your employment then the default will be that all the IP you create transfer to your...
Can I write/record a song using a Celebrity's Unique first name only not their last name with no reference specifically to them?
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Answered on July 02, 2021
I'm confused by the question a bit. You are also free to write a song about Conan if you wanted to. This is not a violation of publicity rights if...
Can you commercialize a product that was developed in academia if all information on that product has been publicly disclosed?
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Answered on July 02, 2021
As noted, it will depend on the agreement they had with the university.
Before the business commits to anything, I suggest that it consults...
Can I use a trademarked name as part of a URL if the site is strictly non-commercial and the site is a blog
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Answered on July 01, 2021
As noted, it is likely a fair use of their name because you are specifically commenting on that brand and its dealers, etc.
There can certainly...
Do I need a license to sell my product featuring a photo mosaic of a celebrity?
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Answered on July 01, 2021
If the market clearly recognizes the celeb then this can be an issue unless perhaps it is a single original work of art, but that is not your...
What exactly falls under copyright regarding movies, specifically for Disney inspired products?
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Answered on July 01, 2021
Works like Snow White are in the public domain because they are quite old, but versions such as the Disney version have their own IP protections...
I want to sell shirts with an alternate Phoenix Sun's logo (I made it, it's an abstract version of the logo), is this legal?
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Answered on July 01, 2021
If your market is clearly recognizing this as representative of the PHX Suns then it is most certainly infringing because it creates a false...
Can I use a movie characters name in my book?
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Answered on July 01, 2021
Fictional characters can certainly be protected even apart from the works in which they commonly appear, but the creative expression is taken as a...
Can I sell high school basketball jerseys of current NBA player's names on the back?
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Answered on June 30, 2021
You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image...
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