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I'd like to put together a line of shirts that say, "WW__D? What Would ______ Do?". No images, no likeness.
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Answered on December 01, 2011
First, this is not parody---not even close. Second, no matter how you slice the onion, you are trying to capitalize on famous characters and...
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Wall vinyl quotes
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Answered on December 01, 2011
Be careful. The problem with your use of these quotes is that even if the quotes, themselves, are not protected by copyright or trademark law, you...
Can my employer use my image without my permission?
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Answered on December 01, 2011
The answer to this question turns on the terms and conditions of your employment. Every person has a "right of publicity" and a "right of privacy"...
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Watching sprort, tv series or movies online, legal or Illegal?
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Answered on December 01, 2011
When you use the internet to view video content, whether television, movies, sporting events or concerts, the content is being "streamed" to you...
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Need proper response to a copyright infringement cease and desist letter, accusations of "frivolous claims'
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Answered on November 26, 2011
It sounds like you have a strong claim for copyright infringement (assuming that the work was properly and timely registered). Since the company...
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Is this a scare tactic or something I need to worry about?
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Answered on November 26, 2011
You need to take this seriously---you (or someone who uses your IP address) got caught engaging in illegal copyright infringement--such conduct has...
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Are provisional patents bad?
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Answered on November 26, 2011
Provisionals are not bad per se. If used properly, as my colleagues notes, they have many advantages--particularly because you buy a year to...
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Can i be charged with fraud?
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Answered on November 25, 2011
I doubt that this will lead to criminal proceedings against you. But this does not mean you are off the hook. Whether or not the car "stopped...
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How Do I Get A Cease and Desist Order On Someone In England?
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Answered on November 25, 2011
There is no such thing as an international law suit, and you cannot magically order them to take down the photos (although you can request legal...
What is the statute of limitations on an appeal when a judge excludes a particular mention in his Decision and Order?
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Answered on November 25, 2011
You seem to be confusing statutes of limitations with deadlines for filing an appeal. Generally speaking, a party has 30 days to appeal after...
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