Is it legal to make fan art of a particular franchise and sell that or would that still need the proper permissions?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
Fan art is really a nice way of saying moderately tolerated copyright infringement. What you describe sounds like the making of derivative works....
Am I able to use brand name products in an album cover that is going on all major platforms?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
The issue will depend on whether you are creating any false association with a given brand. Merely being photographed wearing brand name apparel or...
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Can I sell a new product using another company's raw material without telling them?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
You are free to buy another's product and use it within your own. This on its own is not a problem and you are not obligated to disclose that....
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Can I draw an outline of a car and put it on a shirt?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
Even silhouettes of famous designs can be protected. So your use could be seen as both a copyright as well as trademark issue.
Before you...
Can a business use the Great Seal of North Carolina on their company logo?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
The problem, is that the state can argue that you are presenting a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with them....
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Is it possible to draft a single NDA for 8 different individuals?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
I'm sure there is a best way to approach this.
I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail....
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Can there be copyright infringement when having a similar website domain name to other existing entities?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
You are alluding to a trademark concern and there could be certainly, but it will depend on the nature of your activity. For example, if BravoFeed...
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Can I sell my US Trademarked (****** Yellow Pages) in Canada without fear of infringement?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
Canada is its own jurisdiction regards to trademark rights, so without a search there we just could not say whether you might be infringing....
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Ive written a unique phrase? And want to exploit it on T-Shirts posters and greeting cards.
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Answered on January 06, 2020
It's not a question of word count, it is a question of creative expression. You can certainly write a short poem for example that would be...
Can I make/sell bracelets with a college football team charm?
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Answered on January 03, 2020
The charms affixed with the trademarks and logos of the Gators are for your personal use or may be resold as they are. They cannot be used to brand...
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