Is a construction company allowed to use pictures and drone footage of our private property for their advertising?
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Answered on January 04, 2021
Often permissions are given within a service agreement. Make sure this isn't the case here.
If the images were from public space and not...
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Is remaking a clothing like a style of clothing against the law?
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Answered on January 04, 2021
Not typically. In the US we do not protect clothing designs under copyright law because we consider them functional. This is why you see all the...
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Can I reproduce an image of internet information in a book without violating copyright laws?
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Answered on December 31, 2020
Quoting a source you find is one thing. Copying and placing large segments of their content into your work without any kind of agreement seems like...
Does there need to be an exchange of funds when transferring intellectual property to an LLC?
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Answered on December 31, 2020
An entity with no separate business bank account could pose alter ego issues later and defeat your entire purpose. Not a good idea.
That said,...
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Fair use and published property question
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Answered on December 31, 2020
You are free to refer to the provider of course descriptively in text. Using their logos, taglines, etc. may be seen as crossing the line.
If...
Can a company have the same name as me if I was established first but did not register? If I trademark, will that supersede?
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Answered on December 31, 2020
Making the assumption that you are referencing a protectable distinctive trademark and that the other entity's use is likely to cause market...
Are midi files of public domain compositions public domain?
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Answered on December 30, 2020
The entire licensing agreement and language will have to be reviewed in the context of your objectives. To be in the public domain the content must...
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How do I copyright my characters?
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Answered on December 30, 2020
The work as a whole is the subject of copyright protection. Fictional characters can certainly be protected even apart from the works in which they...
Is it legal to purchase MLB/NBA/NFL/NHL etc. jerseys and sell them for a profit?
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Answered on December 29, 2020
You are free to resell any lawfully purchased item and you are not required to purchase from an authorized source, but doing so ensures the best...
I am an authorized seller. Is it illegal for me to resell designer perfume and cologne in the original bottles/boxes?
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Answered on December 29, 2020
If you are an "authorized reseller" then your question should be answered by the agreement you have with them.
In general, you are free to...
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