New York, NY
Business Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more
Inspiration can be had from anywhere. That in itself is not an issue. But what concerns me is that you might be creating a derivative work here....
As noted, this is problematic. You really can't use another's logo this way with their permission. If you need clarification, I suggest that...
That is still trademark infringement if you are using their text name in your logo. You should be branding with your own distinct trademark....
Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...
Your in-church performances at service are exempt. Posting and streaming the performances is a different question. This of course happens all the...
You are correct that entering in an NDA/Non-Use Agreement is what you should do here, but it should not be too generic. These need to be properly...
From your post, it is not even clear whether you need permission just for referential purposes in the first instance. That has to be evaluated....
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As noted, it is certainly possible that you could be ragged into a suit. This is why the language of your service agreement is critical so if you...
As noted, fair use is a affirmative defense. If your use is in fact in the realm of fair use like a true parody for example then you are not...
As noted, you need to have proper releases prepared, but otherwise this should not be an issue. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that...
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