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Hello, my boyfriend has recorded an album in 1993, it was never released, but it is available since a year everywhere, Itunes
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Answered on February 28, 2011
You have not provided enough information to permit an attorney to advise you. I would need to know the following (a) who wrote the songs, (b) did...
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My domain name I have registered before 6 years ago is being asked by a business owner
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Answered on February 27, 2011
This is a complex question, and I would need more information before advising you. It is particularly complex because you operate your business in...
Copyright Infringement for a wall mural?
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Answered on February 27, 2011
Cute concept, but it is fraught with legal problems under copyright, trademark and right of publicity concepts. Most famous theme parks make...
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We have a domain name HomeOfTheThrowedRolls,com and a restaurant in another state has called and own Home of Throwed Rolls??
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Answered on February 26, 2011
The advice from my colleagues is excellent. It does not matter that your domain name is not exactly the same. The issue is whether it is...
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My precocious little brother would like to buy Nike socks, dye them different colors, and then resell them. Is this legal?
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Answered on February 26, 2011
Maybe but this is a high risk enterprise. Change in colors on socks produced under a famous brand name such as Nike could be deemed material, and...
Trademarking Pre-existing Domain Name
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Answered on February 26, 2011
You can legally apply for registration as an intent to use. However, this does not mean you will be successful. Even an unregistered trademark in...
How is a court most likely to rule?
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Answered on February 26, 2011
This is a copyright infringement matter, and while CCS might try to mount a fair use defense, it is unlikely to succeed. While fair use sometimes...
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I was at the Riverside County fair and saw my kids picture on a photo booth. I never gave consent for them to use it.
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Answered on February 25, 2011
This question implicates rights of publicity and privacy, both of which may have been violated here. But rights are one thing--remedies are...
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Logo Image Question?
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Answered on February 25, 2011
Your problem is not merely with the U.S. Mint/Treasury. Your problem is that many others may have already used such a likeness as part of their...
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Can I use my P90X and use it for personal use at the Gym
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Answered on February 25, 2011
See my answer to your other question. As long as each of you bought the DVD's, and you do not let others participate with you in the gym, it...
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