What are the laws around the words and sayings that can be used when creating wood signs or other items to sell to the public ?
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Answered on December 30, 2019
Short phrases are not protectable unless they are being used as trademarks like "Just Do It" for example. Otherwise placing a phrase on an item...
Can I publish a book written by a deceased relative?
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Answered on December 26, 2019
Being in possession of a physical copy of a work is not the same thing as being in possession of the copyright interest in that work. This is like...
If I buy handbags in bulk that aren't name brand, can I put my own brand name on it and sell the bags?
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Answered on December 26, 2019
Usually, yes, if the products come with no branding at all they are intended to be sold under your own brand. But not always. The best thing to do...
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Infringement Concern: Can I use a brand name in my product title If I make parts for this brand product?
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Answered on December 26, 2019
In general, you are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark holder. This is called "nominative fair use" and...
If licensed nfl fabric is purchased, and I make a product to sell using the fabric, how is that breaking copyright rules?
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Answered on December 26, 2019
The issue is that while the fabric is licensed, it is intended only for your personal use. You can free to make anything you want from it so long...
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Can I get sued? ?
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Answered on December 26, 2019
It really depends. You are free to write about real events that happened to you. When you discuss other people there are several concerns. One is...
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Will my ecommerce marketplace get sued for patent infringement?
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Answered on December 26, 2019
It's possible to protect a business concept or idea in a vacuum. A patent protects the how not the what.
That said, it is of course good to...
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Does the layout itself qualify for copyright protection?
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Answered on December 26, 2019
Maybe. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to...
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I am holding a F-1 Visa, can I do some freelancing work online on Peopleperhour which is a British company?
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Answered on December 26, 2019
I moved this to immigration so those attorneys can respond.
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Can I include an American Flag decal on a product I make?
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Answered on December 24, 2019
If it is just the American flag then I see no issue at all. But if the placement of the flag is done in a way that misrepresents the origin of the...
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