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Do I need permission from Marvel, DC, or other artists to hang their art up on the walls in my coffeehouse?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
What you propose is lawful use of posters and pictures that you purchased. As long as the artwork is authorized and licensed, then you should be...
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Is It illegal to copy off a website and add the content to my website and linking the original site?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
It may be, depending on what you copy. Basically hyperlinking is legal. What may be actionable is copying copyrighted subject matter into your...
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Is it fair use to make a checklist app for a toy collectible?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
Fist, fair use is only a defense, it is not a bar to suit for Copyright infringement. So whether there is fair use or not, you can still be sued...
Someone is selling shirts with the logo/name of my former restaurant. The trademark has long expired; do I have any rights?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
Based on the information provided, it appears that your trademark rights have been abandoned, due to non-use. If you were intending to re-use the...
Who owns the copyright to a screen-recording of a webcam performance that is NOT scripted, the performer or the screen-recorder?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
The answer is that the performers have the copyright in the theatrical performance, the videographer has a copyright in the audio visual work. ...
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Can I find here a very serious and experienced lawyer in intellectual property infringement please?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
There are many experienced patent litigators that are listed on Avvo. You can use find a lawyer function and contact an attorney or firm that you...
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I'm looking to make an advert impersonating a very famous celebrity. Is this legal?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
Impersonations are generally permitted. But you need to be carful not to violate the Celebrit's right of publicity. Seek advice of IP counsel to...
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Can I sell an iOS app on iTunes that has content that were indexed from the Web (online articles, writings, blogs, etc)?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
No, not unless copyrighted content and Trademarks, are licensed. You need to retain an experienced Trademark/IP attorney to advise you.
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Can I sue this company for using my idea with no acknowledgment to me ?
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Answered on August 24, 2015
No, you pretty much blew that one. Next time consult an experienced IP attorney before you give your idea away with no written confidentiality...
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There are waxless candles made for sale that are done in the same methods giving a similar look and function. If I create a
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Answered on August 24, 2015
Concepts like what you are describing are not the subject of copyrights. Such ideas or inventions are protected by patents. You should contact an...