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Help - I was sued for "copyright infringement" nine years ago and just found out by Googling myself! (RIAA vs The People)
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Answered on May 17, 2015
It is surprising that the RIAA has not attempted to collect on their default judgment. Anything you do with the case will get the attention of the...
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Sir I am a freelancer photographer
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Answered on May 17, 2015
You should consult an experienced copyright attorney who can assist you in demanding payment for your photography, on which you have a copyright. ...
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If i found a logo on the internet and changed the color and a couple small details would i be able to use the logo ?
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Answered on May 17, 2015
Probably not. The owner of the logo has rights to the design, both in Copyright and as a trademark for the owner's goods and services. You should...
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Can I use artwork that I created for a contest if I didn't win?
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Answered on May 17, 2015
It is more likely that you retained your copyright rights and can use your design, unless you transferred the copyright by an express assignment...
Can one obtain a trademark on a deceased person's name? His signature?
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Answered on May 17, 2015
It depends on whether others have used the name in the same or a related field. Consult an experienced Trademark Attorney who can advise you in...
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I own domains which contain a name of a company who trademark that name. Could they take it away from me?
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Answered on May 17, 2015
This is a classic problem that people involved with ICANN UDRP (domain name) disputes often ask. The answer depends on whether your domain name...
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If i find a naked picture of myself on the internet that was taken as a child while i molested can i press charges?
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Answered on May 17, 2015
I would recommend that you contact the Police or the FBI. I am not a criminal attorney, but you may also be able to sue the person in a Civil...
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I'm wanting to put Nascar NFL NCAA MLB ECT. Logo's on my tables I sell do I need permission and if so how do I get it???
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Answered on May 17, 2015
Major League sports and NASCAR are very mindful of policing their marks. So, they will not just ignore your use of their logos on your tables. I...
Is the term "wod"'owned by Crossfit? Can you use that term if you aren't a Crossfit affiliate?
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Answered on May 16, 2015
In order to answer your question a search of the records of the US Patent and Trademark Office and common law records would have to be made. If...
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If I have an idea to turn into a product and I searched patents and there is a similar idea but mine is different am I allowed
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Answered on May 16, 2015
If you can show that your concept is novel, ie, new and unobvious over the prior patent, then you would have a right to patent your invention. You...