Can I sue for patent infringement if my patent has expired; I just found out who is infringing my patent.
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Answered on March 30, 2016
I am sorry, but you can only collect damages for the last 6 years. However, the patent expired before that time, so there is nothing that we can...
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What is the legal basis that "Real" on it's own is allowed principal trademark registration for E-cigs? Serial#86184363
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Answered on March 30, 2016
You can ask your experienced Trademark Attorney to look at the prosecution history of that application. It is likely that the trademark owner...
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If there were a legal dispute which would hold more precedent?
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Answered on March 30, 2016
I am unsure of your question. If you are filing for copyright registration, your deposit should be a copy of the lyrics. Not a word document. You...
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Will we run into legal trouble? If so, is it something that can be explained, or will we be likely to face litigation in court?
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Answered on March 30, 2016
From your question, it appears that you are capitalizing on the fame and notoriety of he origional "where's waldo." You may have copyright,...
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If I develop a company/product on my own time, what are the chances that I will have to sign over my intellectual property to UC
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Answered on March 30, 2016
The answer depends on the scope of your employment. If you were hired as a researcher in Genetics and Molecular Biology, coming up with an...
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How do I know if http://dmca.metatracker.ru/ is a legitimate DMCA website?
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Answered on March 30, 2016
There is probably no way to know without a detailed investigation. My recommendation is for you to retain an experienced copyright attorney to...
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A question about commercial use of a smartphone camera on public domain paintings in a museum exhibit.
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Your ticket has the terms that describe how you may use the photographs. If you want to use the pictures commercially, you need to retain an...
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What legal appointment from Court do I need with respect to Internet Law, Social Media, Facebook, to have control of my pictures
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Answered on March 30, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. I suggest that you speak with a local trusts and estates attorney to advise you in confidence. The attorney may...
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Are this violated copyright infringement?
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Answered on March 30, 2016
It would be a serious copyright violation, unless the developer has authority to modify the designs in a contract with the Architect. I suggest...
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can I use that same idea and publish with intent to profit?
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Answered on March 30, 2016
It really depends if this concept is only in this particular author's work or is a widespread concept, such as killing Vampires with a wooden stake...