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I want to develop a video communication and wanted to know its legal to set up the app? I am plan to set up public app?
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Answered on September 23, 2020
There really is no way to protect a concept. That does not mean that there is no protectable IP, there could be.
Before you commit to anything,...
What can I do when a company steals my photos and uses them to make a profit ?
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Answered on September 23, 2020
What is missing here is the context that underpins this transaction. Was there a written agreement and if so did it outline that this was all for...
Can I buy vintage patches online put them on hats and resell them under my apparel business?
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Answered on September 23, 2020
As noted, your use of someone's trademark in a commercial context will almost always require a license.
Before you commit to anything, I...
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Licensing
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Answered on September 23, 2020
I agree with my colleague here. This starts with you negotiating a license with them.
Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult...
Can a planner be copyrighted?
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Answered on September 23, 2020
Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...
If I get a message that a t-shirt design I'm selling is trademarked but I thought it wasn't, what is the worst that will happen?
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Answered on September 22, 2020
Copyright refers to creative expression. Trademark refers to brands. Merely placing something on a shirt is not in itself trademark use, but many...
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Does an amendment of use put an application ahead of a previous application?
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Answered on September 22, 2020
If both are intent to use applications then the office will give priority to the one that was filed first. Making use of the mark first but after...
Can I make a video game that is based off a short story?
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Answered on September 22, 2020
This could be a derivative work, but it will depend on similar your plot is to the original. I mean, Shirley Jackson's famous story The Lottery was...
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I have warning labels on my candles. Is there anything else I need to legally sell homemade candles online in WI?
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Answered on September 22, 2020
It is very hard for us to address this here without understanding all the details.
At this point, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...
Can I no longer operate a certain type of business that I once was sent a cease and desist for?
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Answered on September 22, 2020
It's only a problem if you are infringing not merely being in business.
If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...
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