May I use nursery rhyme poems on YouTube being read by me as audio over royalty free video clips and photos??
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Answered on June 11, 2019
As noted, so long as they are in the public domain and you are reading from the original not a newer protected version of the story for example...
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I saw a somewhat newly launched business use a logo I designed. Can I sue?
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Answered on June 11, 2019
If what you are saying (it was not clear) is that you went unpaid then perhaps you have a claim for services rendered. It is likely that the...
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How do I respond to a DMCA counter claim on my copyrighted works?
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Answered on June 11, 2019
Yes, you will have to legal action against whoever posted the infringing content if you want Instagram to take further action. You may want to hire...
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Can I hold a streaming provider responsible and sue after they mistakenly deleted my account and 4 years stats that show growth
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Answered on June 11, 2019
The question is whether they owed you some duty and breached that duty or if they were grossly negligent and their negligence was the cause of your...
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Can I publish a video narrating well known children's books adding a 'read along' video/ sound effects made from the pages ?
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Answered on June 11, 2019
The facts are not clear here. If the content is now in the public domain, like for example you were reading from the original Snow White story,...
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What do you advice on copyright strike for the audio being in Public Domain in US, but not in Germany?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
If you are in the US subject to US law and your actions were not unlawful under US law then they can only file a claim against you in Germany. If...
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Is it against the law to own a music pirating website?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
Presumably sure.
If you are planning something, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail....
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Can I parody a song by only changing a few words?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
I'm not so sure this would be considered a true parody. A real parody will comment on the work, the creator of that work or the message of the...
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Can I use a design I don’t own?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
That would not be a fair use. That would be an infringement. You may be able to get a license to use the photo. Or perhaps you can find a very...
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Am I infringing DMCA 512 (f)?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
If you have concerns, you should get a proper analysis.
I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your situation and best...
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