Is someone entitled to compensation if their face appears on a poster in the background of a scene in a movie?
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Answered on January 06, 2021
If it appeared merely incidentally in the background and was not a focal point of the film in any way then this is likely not actionable. For...
Looney tunes trademark conflict?
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Answered on January 06, 2021
In most cases, an image mark is not going to be a problem regards to trademark conflicts. It might be, but the text is far more important to clear....
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I wanna write a book based of real life experiences but a majority of it contains copyrighted/ content. Is it infringement?
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Answered on January 05, 2021
You are free to discuss things in your book and that can be done without committing infringement, but to give any helpful answers we would have to...
Selling merchandise with quotes from movies/tv shows/books, but with no copy written images?
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Answered on January 05, 2021
Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...
May I record and publish an audiobook of the King James Bible?
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Answered on January 05, 2021
It's very specific question based on the exact version you will use. Many are protected translations.
If you need help with it, I suggest that...
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Can I create a design for my clothing company that uses a trademarked logo as part of its design?
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Answered on January 05, 2021
It is going to depend on whether your use is likely to cause any market confusion. That is an analysis you would need to have done.
So before...
Can I sell Disney Princesses inspired clothes?
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Answered on January 05, 2021
Despite what many believe, Disney did not invent the princess theme. For example, Cinderella is in the public domain, but Disney's version of it is...
What are the laws involved with adding your brand to a pre-existing brand?
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Answered on January 04, 2021
This depends on the context. If you buy promotional items like shirts, hats and pens with your brand and logo on them from places like Vista Print...
Creating a Barbie doll outfit into an actual wearable clothing pieces consider Copyright infringement?
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Answered on January 04, 2021
Likely not a problem unless it is clearly presenting some false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with the Barbie...
Can I name stories & chapter titles after songs?
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Answered on January 04, 2021
As you seem to understand well, it will be a case by case basis. The issue is that use of some like your example may suggest a false association...
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