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Can I protect an idea about how to apply a company's technology so that I can present said company with a biz opportunity? IP
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Answered on May 30, 2016
Yes, if your improvement is novel, you can protect it with a Utility Patent Application. I suggest that your first step should be to retain an...
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Are you allowed to republish a book thats been copyrighted but the author died
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Answered on May 29, 2016
No, the author's estate or company will own the copyrights, until they expire. You are clear for authors who died on or before the 1800's. The...
Can I print a photo of a child wearing a Superman costume without infringing copyright?
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Answered on May 29, 2016
As long as there is no likelihood of confusion as to sponsorship or source of the photographs you will not be violating any trademarks of DC...
This is about Mickey Mouse hypothetically being public domain from copyright and trademarks in every country.
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Answered on May 29, 2016
There is no relationship between the copyrights and trademarks. Trademarks are based on use of the mark in commerce to sell and promote certain...
This is extremely unlikely, but suppose it was proven Walt Disney himself admitted he plagiarized Mickey Mouse another work.
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Answered on May 29, 2016
No, it may invalidate a few Mickey Mouse copyright registrations.
For more detailed advice, I recommend that you contact an experienced...
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Can I play youtube videos straight from the website to my tv screen at my nail salon shop/business?
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Answered on May 29, 2016
You are using the videos in a business, you should seek a license from ASCAP and BMI or face Copyright infringement liability and a potential suit....
Can I trademark or copyright a technique?
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Answered on May 29, 2016
Copyright can protect the artwork, but not the technique. A trademark can protect your brand or logo for your tattoo services. If your technique...
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Proving Copyright Infringement of Online Materials
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Answered on May 28, 2016
I am confused, why are you asking this on a public forum, instead of relying on the sound advice of your Copyright infringement attorney, who wrote...
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Do i have rights for a Invention i began production and paperwork but was scammed and a person patent my idea while in product
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Answered on May 28, 2016
Perhaps, but it is impossible to provide you with a concreate response based on the facts you provided. You need to retain an experienced Patent...
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Do I infringe on a trademark?
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Answered on May 28, 2016
You may need to consider changing the name. Jiu Jitsu is a generic descriptor that does not meaningfully differentiate between two marshal arts...