Am I able to resell vintage licensed entertainment memorabilia online or does that violate any IP rights?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
I think Attorney Lang offered an excellent response and I agree. There is a lot of abuse in this area even when sellers like yourself have not...
Can someone in a different state have the same business name as me in the same industry?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
The short answer is, of course. This is really more of a trademark concern.
Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal...
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If I took an old play and rewrote it into a modern day setting is that a copywriter infringement?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
It would likely be a derivative work and therefore infringing unless the work is now in the public domain (e.g., written and published prior to...
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Can i protect my work against my competitors ?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
You will have to explore that possibility of IP protection with your own lawyer, but if you guys have been in public with that design/utility for...
Can I use quotes and phrases of others or famous quotes and landmarks or sayings for my t shots to sell ?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
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...
Copyright infringement question?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
The issue is whether the creative expression involved is enough to warrant copyright protection in the first instance. It may be. I think the other...
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What are my options on my trademark?
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Answered on January 20, 2018
This really needs to be parsed out in private with IP counsel. There are a number of aspects to consider.
I suggest that you consult with a...
Can I name a company after a movie character?
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Answered on January 20, 2018
As noted, this could very well be considered an infringement.
Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront....
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I want to make plan signs using motivational quotes to sell? Can I do this if I give the person being quoted credit?
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Answered on January 18, 2018
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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How can i register my LLC business name which i've owned since 2012 as a trademark?
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Answered on January 17, 2018
Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...
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