Hello, can i sell a t-shirt that uses the Burger King logo with an alteration of "Burger" to "Bowling" on a t-shirt?
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Answered on December 06, 2019
In cases where you are using a famous logo on a shirt like this but commenting or poking fun of the brand itself or the general class of brands...
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Will having an f3 keep you from being able to go to a gun range and having fun with friends?
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Answered on December 06, 2019
I retagged this under criminal so those lawyers can address it. No one at the gun range will know better. They will only (likely) ask for your ID...
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Do we need a certain license for our event songs?
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Answered on December 06, 2019
You allude to a lot of specific conditions that really are not relevant to the analysis. The only exception is for non-profit educational...
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Can I use NFL Players names in an app?
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Answered on December 05, 2019
I'm not entirely clear on your intention here, but you could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that...
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What is protected by Fair Use Laws? How is content able to be used to avoid copyright, specifically Youtube?
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Answered on December 05, 2019
As noted, it's a case by case analysis. What you describe in your example, would depict a newsworthy person in your parody and you would be...
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How does copyright work with public artwork?
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Answered on December 05, 2019
The law doesn't carve out exceptions for artwork that was made for public display on the street. It is still covered under copyright law. Taking...
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Can you resell designer buttons As jewelry on EBay?
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Answered on December 05, 2019
I'm not sure why you think asking the same question again will change the answer. You didn't add any relevant facts. You want to take buttons that...
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What does COPPA say about sponsoships in content deemed to be for kids?
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Answered on December 05, 2019
Are they collecting personal information from children under the ager of 13?
If so, then COPPA will apply.
I suggest that you consult with...
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Intellectual property?
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Answered on December 05, 2019
As noted, you are describing a licensing scheme.
I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more...
Is my band name too similar?
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Answered on December 05, 2019
Lots of bands share similar names. Most of the time this is not going to be an issue, but many times it may. Depending on whether this band has...
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