Do I need an NDA/non-disclosure agreement with a patent lawyer if I am going to hire him as my patent lawyer?
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Answered on February 11, 2016
A patent attorney has an obligation to keep his client's information confidential. There is even an attorney-client privilege in Court. The...
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What is the next step to protecting my recipe?
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Answered on February 11, 2016
Trade secret protection and a well written confidentiality and trade secrecy policy are one way of protecting your recipe. You should have your...
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Can I sell the beat for x dollars but still copyright it to collect sync royalties?
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Answered on February 11, 2016
If you sell the rights to the instrumental than you would assign the copyright, so it would no longer be yours. You can provide the producer with...
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Can I re-use video from "You Tube labeled Standard You Time License" w /out infringing on copyright for a new video news report?
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Answered on February 10, 2016
No, you can either link to the videos without reproducing them, or obtain a license from the content owner. I suggest that you ask an experienced...
If I trademark a word that is in past tense, do I also get protection for the present tense form of that word?
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Answered on February 10, 2016
Not automatically. You get some protection if there is a likelihood of confusion between the two marks. Ask an experienced Trademark Attorney for...
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Want to use the phrase " the world's most comfortable shirt " in my marketing collateral. Can I use this without being sued
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Answered on February 10, 2016
That is what we call "mere puffery" as long as you are not saying that it is more comfortable than X's shirt you should be ok. However, you should...
Will an older gentlemen get in trouble for watching teenage porn with his 3 year old daughter home?
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Answered on February 10, 2016
Not an Entertainment Question, please recatagorize.
Is it illegal to view/possess hentai artworks that depict underage fictional characters in California?
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Answered on February 10, 2016
Not an Entertainment Question. Please recatagorize.
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Can I open my cafe without warring, since the guy is in Ukraine? Please advise
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Answered on February 10, 2016
Not a good idea. They have a US Trademark Registration, and likely superior rights. Much easier to select and have an experienced Trademark...
Is it true that I have to obtain a "Copyright License" in order for a DJ to play music in my club?
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Answered on February 10, 2016
Yes, you need a copyright license for all public performances of copyrighted music. Actually, the DJ at weddings and receptions or the venue needs...