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How can I publish an arrangement of a piece George Gershwin wrote in 1919 when the phrase "George Gerswhin" is a trademarked?
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Answered on March 16, 2020
What you describe is not trademark use. It is nominative fair use. You will need to be able to identify the author of the work. That is different...
If I am trying to resell an item from Alibaba to my personal website is there any document or agreement i have to sign,?
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Answered on March 16, 2020
I'm not what you are saying here exactly. Are you saying that you want to buy items on Alibaba then resell them through another platform? Is so,...
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How can I sue for damages and losses?
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Answered on March 16, 2020
As noted, the problem with taking that kind of action is that you really don't have damages to make it worth your while.
If you think you need...
Can I sell t-shirts with single line quotes from different books without getting in trouble?
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Answered on March 16, 2020
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...
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I want to patent a t shirt design would a provisional patent cover this or would I need to do an actual patent?
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Answered on March 16, 2020
As noted, this is likely more of a copyright matter.
Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register...
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What am I able to put an a T-shirt to resell?
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Answered on March 13, 2020
You couldn't just sell items with another entity's IP on them without risking infringement. For example, you could be held liable for trademark...
Is it possible to sell street photographs of a vw beetle, as a pro photographer?
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Answered on March 13, 2020
This may not be any issue, but you need to make sure you are not presenting a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with...
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Would this violate a trademark?
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Answered on March 13, 2020
Sure, adding "& Grill" doesn't get us around the likelihood of confusion unless the other Blue Bar you are referring to is in a very different...
Do I need an authorization to sell clothes online with US flag + to add a DISCLAIMER (see below) on them, during US elections?
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Answered on March 13, 2020
No, you are free to use the flag on clothing items without the need to seek permission.
If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult...
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Do I own the copywrite to software I wrote for a client ?
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Answered on March 12, 2020
Unless there was a written agreement that had proper work-for-hire / assignment language drafted into it and you are not bona fide W-2 employee,...
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