Is This Oval Curved Button for Jewelry Making Copyrightable?

Asker: None of us can give you definitive advice on this issue without conducting substantial additional research analysis. But the curved button...

A class action is a type of law suit in which attorneys represent large groups of consumers to vindicate their common claims against a company who...

Do you need legal permission to use real weapons in a video game?

Yes. Gun designs are protected as trade dress. You cannot use the design of a well-known gun without permission of the gun company that makes them.

Do I have a case for infringement against this artist?

Maybe, However, if your co-author gave permission for use of the song by the artist, your rights will be quite limited. Further, you cannot...

What, what can be done in my case, if anything?

Congress and the courts have agreed with you to some extent. Although there is a three year statute of limitations for copyright claims, the...

What, what can be done if anything?

In Petrella, the Supreme Court held that laches cannot be asserted as a defense to a copyright claim for damages that accrue within the three year...

Is a unique hashtag tagline able to be trademarked?

Yes but like any other proposed brand name or trademark, you will need to retain IP counsel to conduct a trademark clearance search and analysis...

What will my punishment be?

This seems like an innocent mistake and a misunderstanding for which you should be neither prosecuted nor punished. But if you don't handle this...

You cannot used these "remixed" songs without several licenses, including a license from the songwriters and their publishers, a licenses from the...

Are there any potential legal ramifications for me starting my publication using the same name?

I would need a substantial amount of additional information before I could advise you that it is ok to use this name. The mere fact that the former...

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