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I have made a video series about a fictional event using a known character, Alvin the Chipmunk. Would it be a copyright ?
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Answered on September 17, 2015
Use of images of Alvin and the Chipmunks violates the copyrights to these characters. There may also be trademark violations. I suggest that you...
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Can you use real-life political figures and caricatures in a board/card game?
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Answered on September 17, 2015
I understand that you feel your game falls within the free speech/parody/commentary which is part of the "fair use" defense to copyright...
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How do I get the law to punish an individual who has lied in several DMCA counter notifications?
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Answered on September 17, 2015
While the infringing individual lied, this is not a criminal matter. You served a DMCA notice, he lied, so that he should not obtain the benefit...
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Registering a company with name of an existing trademark, is there a trademark infringement?
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Answered on September 16, 2015
Registration does not create trademark infringement, but use of a mark which is likely to cause confusion in the marketplace is infringing. Given...
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With trademarking phrases, does the protection extend for use of the whole phrase only, or also if only part of phrase is used?
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Answered on September 16, 2015
The protection is to the phrase. However the testnis that of a likelihood of confusion as to source or sponsership of the respective goods. ...
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What will happen if an Iranian citizen living in Iran publish his songs in USA? Will he become executed in Iran?
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Answered on September 16, 2015
I don't think I am qualified to answer this question. Please ask your local Ayatollah.
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What are the laws on copy write of photos on Social Media?
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Answered on September 15, 2015
Usually, the photographer owns the rights to the pictures. So if she is the owner, you are obligated to remove her pictures from the website. The...
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Can I print out and mount a picture/personal photo of someone standing in front of a Favorite sports team logo?
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Answered on September 15, 2015
Excellent question. It is unlikely that you are violating the trademark owners rights in the logo or image of the stadium in printing out and...
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Does creating cake for someone with famous character on it is legal?
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Answered on September 15, 2015
There is the possibility that the cakes violate a famous person's right of publicity, there is also the potential for copyright and trademark...
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Regarding porn
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Answered on September 15, 2015
Not an expert on California criminal law. However, in most states watching "normal" pornography is not illegal. However, possessing child...