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I have an idea for a very simple invention and know little about patents, copyrights etc...

Alan's answer | Answered on October 31, 2015

That's why it is for a "poor man" because it's a worthless wives tale. If you have an invention, I suggest that you also contact an experienced...

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Artist of a "work for hire" painting died over 70 yrs, ago, client is alive or a corporation. Is the painting Public Domain?

Alan's answer | Answered on October 31, 2015

As a work made for hire, the duration of copyright will be 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter. So the work...

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We are in process of writing a business cloud management software, and we found that there is a patent on one of the company.

Alan's answer | Answered on October 31, 2015

Please keep in mind that the standard for patentable subject matter has been redefined since the Supreme Courts Alice decision. There is also the...

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What is my situation if I want to file a patent for a concept that I had talked about it in public before?

Alan's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

If the concept that you spoke about is patentable, then by statute, you will need to have a patent application prepared and filed in the US Patent...

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What licensing and permission to host a movie screening with a live theater performance of the movie?

Alan's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

You will need licenses from the various rights holders to the Trademarks and Copyrights involved. I recommend that you retain a...

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If you present an invention to an invention company what responsibility do they have to make sure no one already has a patent?

Alan's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

I am not surprised. Many invention marketing company make money off the inventors, not the inventions. You may have legal recourse, although...

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Will a cease and desist letter be affective?

Alan's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

You need to speak with an Intellectual Property lawyer and have them review the release. A lawyer can then prepare a cease and desist letter, if...

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Identity Theft by My Friend Who Leased A Car

Alan's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

Don't know why this is in the IP practice area. I would call the police.

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Can I copy a CD that is out of print?

Alan's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

If you own the copyrights then you can sell or hand out copies. If these are songs copyrighted by other artists, then definitely not! You will be...

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Civil lawsuit for crowdfunding scam.

Alan's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

Sorry to hear that. You need to speak with a California attorney and look at the crowd funding solicitation. I suggest that you also contact an...

Alan Martin Sack's Answers (4198)

I have an idea for a very simple invention and know little about patents, copyrights etc...

Artist of a "work for hire" painting died over 70 yrs, ago, client is alive or a corporation. Is the painting Public Domain?

We are in process of writing a business cloud management software, and we found that there is a patent on one of the company.

What is my situation if I want to file a patent for a concept that I had talked about it in public before?

What licensing and permission to host a movie screening with a live theater performance of the movie?

If you present an invention to an invention company what responsibility do they have to make sure no one already has a patent?

Will a cease and desist letter be affective?

Identity Theft by My Friend Who Leased A Car

Can I copy a CD that is out of print?

Civil lawsuit for crowdfunding scam.