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I used to write for a site that no longer exists. If the company I wrote for no longer exists, does the copyright revert to me?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

If you contractually transferred the copyright to the company that owned the website, then it will go to the successor to the company, possibly a...

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How can we recover our money without making a legal mess out of this situation.

Alan's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

Settlement or suit are your only 2 options.

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If it is desirable enough, can you license intellectual property that is still patent pending?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

Yes, there are various ways to license provisional application rights. However, why are you not consulting your patent attorney in private,...

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While still webcaming, what is my best course of action?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

Your relationship with the website will determine your relationship and legal rights. If you give up your rights now, almost nothing that you do...

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How different does a patent application have to be from an existing one to be free of infringement?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

First, a patent application can never infringe. The product or process described in an application can infringe, if made, used, sold or imported...

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Can I copyright a scientific statement?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

No you can't copyright such a short phrase. However, if you coined it you can register it as a trademark for particular goods or services. I...

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Are trademarks and registered copyrights transferable? What happens to intellectual property when a nonprofit dissolves?

Alan's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

Registered trademarks and trademark applications based on use are transferrable with the sale of the business and goodwill. Copyrights are also...

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Can I take legal action against the designer to refund our money, and get him to take down my design from his website portfolio?

Alan's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

Looks like a commercial transaction gone bad with some elements of trademark and copyright infringement. You need to have an experienced...

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How can I register my beats under my name after I paid for it

Alan's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

You will need an assignment of the copyright from the author. Otherwise it would be copyright infringement. Didn't you ask a similar question...

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If someone names a product after your child and makes millions, shouldn't the child be paid for it?

Alan's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

Did the child/family provide permission to use his name? Did they sign a release. You may wish to speak with an experienced Trademark /IP...

Alan Martin Sack's Answers (4198)

I used to write for a site that no longer exists. If the company I wrote for no longer exists, does the copyright revert to me?

How can we recover our money without making a legal mess out of this situation.

If it is desirable enough, can you license intellectual property that is still patent pending?

While still webcaming, what is my best course of action?

How different does a patent application have to be from an existing one to be free of infringement?

Can I copyright a scientific statement?

Are trademarks and registered copyrights transferable? What happens to intellectual property when a nonprofit dissolves?

Can I take legal action against the designer to refund our money, and get him to take down my design from his website portfolio?

How can I register my beats under my name after I paid for it

If someone names a product after your child and makes millions, shouldn't the child be paid for it?