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1) Do I have any effective recourse to stop this video (through DMCA or whomever), and 2) Could I be fired if found out?
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Answered on February 27, 2016
Sorry to hear about your situation. If you want to take down the offending video, you should retain an experienced copyright attorney to register...
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Standard Character Trademark Question -- Business Name
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Answered on February 27, 2016
That Registered mark will not pose an impediment, unless you plan on selling clothing or if that is a famous mark under the dilution standard. ...
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Is it good to have two or more lawyer for a single startup?
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Answered on February 27, 2016
That is a business decision. There are various areas of expertise, and often one lawyer cannot advise you well in areas that they don't have...
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If I apply for trademark can I make them stop using the name on their domain and app ? Can I force appstore to remove the app ?
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Answered on February 27, 2016
Unfortunately, the answer to your question is much more complicated. Trademark rights are based on use of a mark in interstate or international...
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What kind of content is not regulated under the 2257 record keeping regulations?
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Answered on February 26, 2016
The test is set forth in the statute and case law. The determination is somewhat fact specific and requires judgement of what is designed to...
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How would an entertainment lawyer charge to review my employment contract with station?
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Answered on February 26, 2016
Typically an experienced attorney will charge on an hourly rate, typically there would be an estimate or cap for the services. Not a % of your...
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If the business was to get sued for infringement would I be held liable?
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Answered on February 26, 2016
Probably not. However, copyright is a personal tort, so if you now know your prints are infringing you may not claim innocent infringement and may...
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How long do people usually give options to pitch for? 6 months? 12 months? 18 months? Entertainment film
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Answered on February 26, 2016
That is strictly a business decision on your part that you can negotiate. I would propose 6 months and require a reasonable effort and activity. ...
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Do I need licensing to publish my app?
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Answered on February 26, 2016
Congratulation! That's quite an accomplishment. Besides review of the materials and resources used in your game, it does not seem that you need...
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Would I be able to get a story by credit, according to the WGA?
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Answered on February 26, 2016
Well, he is wrong. If you wrote the story/script you should get the credit. That you are not a WGA member has no bearing on the issue. I suggest...