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Am I legally obligated to hand over ALL source code to a project that contains previously made code classes?
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Answered on December 11, 2015
Any legal obligations turn on the agreement that you made with your customer. That includes any written documents and your communications with...
Can I legally use Bruce Lee as character within a film?
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Answered on December 11, 2015
While it is not certain which jurisdiction's laws the issue is controlled, likely you would be facing a violation of the right of publicity action...
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How much would i need to alter in the image or merge with another image so it wouldn't be considered copyright infringement?
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Answered on December 11, 2015
Either create the image yourself, download a public domain image, or license a stock image and you will be ok. However, with licensed images, be...
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How can I use a professional athlete on a custom t-shirt to sell at my clothing line?
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Answered on December 11, 2015
The only lawful way is to contact the athlete's agent and request a license and endorsement. Otherwise, you are likely to be committing copyright...
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Can I use a domain name like www.tusconattorney.com when this is not my legal business name?
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Answered on December 11, 2015
Yes, you can own a domain name that is not your legal business name. However, you should check with the Arizona bar association if the Arizona...
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Is it patent infringement if the small Bio leverages this work or can they just use it for reference then patent their own tech?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
The answer to your question depends on whether the Mexico patent claims cover the product being developed by the small Biio firm in Mexico and if...
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Answered on December 10, 2015
You must do what all good filmmakers do. Acquire the appropriate copyright licenses to any music or images used in your film. Otherwise you may...
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Am I infringing on other companies even though Im the first to Trademark the name?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
While you may be able to register your Awsome mark, you may face an Opposition, Cancellation proceeding or litigation from one or more of these...
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Is it illegal to copy a DVD in the USA even if you own it
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Answered on December 10, 2015
No, it is not lawful to copy a DVD under us copyright law. However, if it is truly for your personal use and the copy is not sold or otherwise...
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Can I sell clothes with parts of poems on them. It would not be the full poem but a section?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
Yes you can, if the poems are now in the public domain, or if you acquire a license to use the poems from the copyright holder.
I suggest that you...