Can someone sell an animated image of my unique car on t-shirts without my permission and take all of the profit?
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Answered on February 02, 2021
It is unclear what IP you yourself actually own in the car. Did you make the kit?
Before you take any further action on it, I suggest that you...
What are the next steps? I came up with a new/unique method for hair extension installation.
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Answered on February 02, 2021
You may qualify for a patent, but this depends. Even if that is possible, you are not required to do so. It has to make sense regards to the ROI...
Does an automaker have trademarks or copyrights on the entire vehicle or just logo's, emblems, names, etc.?
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Answered on February 02, 2021
As noted, many makers have formally registered the shapes of iconic autos like the VW Bug as product marks so long as the shape is not functional....
Is it legal for me to draw Squishmallow stuffed animals and then sell my designs as keychains, stickers, and pins?
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Answered on February 02, 2021
As noted, you would need a license to do what you describe.
If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and...
As an interior designer can I use photos of my projects?
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Answered on February 02, 2021
It is not clear who owns the photos you seek to use. If you own them, even thought this employer has an implied license to use them, there is...
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Does the removal of a racist statue in a private park preclude a valid rights claim under the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990?
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Answered on February 02, 2021
What does it even mean to be racist in some kind of legal sense? This is very dangerous territory. It's usually the real racists that seek to erase...
Can make a digital copy of a paper copy book I own and destroy the original to get rid of clutter in my house?
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Answered on February 01, 2021
Yes, you are free to transfer the format of physical copies to a digital form for personal use so long as you are only doing it one time.
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Is it alright to use an idea to open a coffee shop in a different country?
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Answered on February 01, 2021
As noted, you really cannot protect a business concept or idea. There may be things that are protected of course. For example, trademarks...
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Can you use another websites TOU as a starting point?
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Answered on February 01, 2021
Your attorney is correct. Copyright covers creative expression. Not functional legal language, which is why we have a standard forms an contracts...
Are my sticker designs that I plan to sell on Etsy copyright infringements?
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Answered on February 01, 2021
As noted, it sounds like copyright infringement if done without a license.
If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer...
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