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Is it legal to make handmade jewelry with a NFL/SEC football logo for the intent to resell as Unofficial Jewelry?
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Answered on September 03, 2010
No. You would very likely be infringing both trademark rights and copyright. Using a disclaimer to say, "this isn't official" would not absolve...
Business idea stolen
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Answered on September 02, 2010
As a general principle, the American Association of University Professors recognizes that "[g]raduate students are entitled to the...
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Do I need permission to reproduce art that i paid for?
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Answered on September 02, 2010
You seem to be saying two contradictory things. If you simply provided "inspiration" for "the graphic" or the basic idea, the copyright in the...
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Selling on ebay?
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Answered on September 02, 2010
Depending on the particular sports jerseys involved, you might even be committing copyright infringement as well as trademark infringement. If a...
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Is it illegal to purchase and download music from an iTunes (digital music) store outside of your country?
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Answered on September 01, 2010
For me, the question is not so much whether the purchase and downloading of music contrary to the "terms of use" or "terms of service" of a vendor...
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Can a company use a product of mine in a print advertisement for a product of theirs, without my permission or a signed release?
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Answered on September 01, 2010
Many states prohibit someone's name, likeness, photograph or voice from being used for commercial purposes without their consent. Such a use would...
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I am a small internet business that buys a product, customizes it and then resales them. But now they are stealing my designs
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Answered on September 01, 2010
My colleagues' advice is both thorough and sound. You need to consult with an intellectual property lawyer to learn both: (1) how to protect your...
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Would i be infringing on a trademark if i register itsonlikekrylon.com
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Answered on September 01, 2010
If you create confusion among consumers as to the source or origin of goods or services, you may be liable for trademark infringement. (Adopting a...
I would like to showcase postage stamps in pendants
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Answered on August 31, 2010
Both of my colleagues are correct, which just goes to prove that there is often no clear-cut answer to a legal question. In some jurisdictions,...
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How to sell handbag replica legally
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Answered on August 31, 2010
Ditto.
If you have a passion for handbags and the capital to start up a business, why don't you enter into a business relationship with an...
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