Can I use a picture of a muppet ( say the swedish chef) as the authors picture - and the name of the author be The Swedish Chef
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Answered on December 30, 2015
No you can't!!! Of Course you would be infringing the copyright. Create, license or purchase your own image for use on your blog. Don't take...
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Is this illigal since she sent me the pics first and kept asking for more pics? I never met her in person or talked in the phone
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Answered on December 30, 2015
Sounds like you received good advice. You may want to consult a criminal attorney in your area. Why was this posted in Entertainment?
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How I want to thank EVERYONE who has answered regarding my naive copyright infringement, lawsuits, litigation etc., questions!
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Answered on December 29, 2015
You are very welcome! Good luck to you.
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How is it? A Reply says: It is very possible to steal a song by publishing something substantially similar.
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Answered on December 29, 2015
It is impossible to respond to your question without a detailed analysis of the underlying facts. At this point I would recommend that you retain a...
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On copyright infringement, who is right, he/she, or the rest of you?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
At this point I would recommend that you retain a Copyright Infringement attorney and consult with your attorney in private, rather than on a...
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Can I use name brand products? What steps must be taken to avoid legal issues if Im to continue to use the name brand products?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
To be safe, refer to them by their generic name, not their Brand Name. E.g. Pepper sauce instead of Tabasco Sauce, or mayonnaise, instead of...
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Can this be done without infringed party getting into any trouble?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
No, it can get you into trouble. 3 bad things can happen. 1. the infringer can ignore you letter. 2. The infringer can take your letter as a threat...
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Is it a safe time to send a Cease and Desist Letter?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
No, it is not safe to send a C&D. Letter. What you should be doing is having an experienced trademark attorney look at your business relationship...
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Would i have a case against this company when i'm not even sure if (and how much) profit was made using my copyrighted designs?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
You should retain an experienced copyright litigation attorney. Your attorney can 1. Make sure your character designs are protected with copyright...
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I need to have the copyrights to my project and everything in it?
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Answered on December 29, 2015
Prepare a work made for hire agreement and have it signed by the Indian studio sign the agreement and assignment of the animations that they...