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Am I responsible for other websites' copyright permissions on my blog?

Ray's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

Yes you can get in trouble, but it's a complex area. You should assume that you are not entitled to post it on your blog.

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Should I trademark, and service mark my company ?

Ray's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

It's the same thing, you just need to get to a lawyer and get it done. My firm does the trademark application, including the filing fees, for...

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Hello: I am buying a dot come from a company and the trade name from a company.

Ray's answer | Answered on August 15, 2012

They need a lot more than a notary. Doing a transaction like that without legal representation is very foolish.

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Unauthorized use of image - New York

Ray's answer | Answered on August 14, 2012

It means filing a litigation. And if the advertising started 9 months ago you should stop wasting time and get to a lawyer's office immediately....

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My husband and I would like to start an LLC here in NYS, not sure what to do, looking for advice

Ray's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

To set up an LLC, you just need to go to a lawyer who can do it for you. The basic out of pocket costs are around $350. The legal fee for setting...

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Looking for a lawyer to review existing terms of use and disclaimer for a blog. The entire document is 1 1/2 pages.

Ray's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

My office can take care of it for you :) 718-544-3434, email either [email protected] or [email protected]

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I have been offered a music co-publishing deal for several of my songs

Ray's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

In my opinion you should be consulting with a music law expert. If you contact my office I can give you a referral.

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I want to use a relatively unknown characters image out of a video game as a part of a new logo. Do I need permission?

Ray's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

If any character is part of a copyrighted work, yes you need permission.

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How can I find out who owns the rights to a book.

Ray's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

You need to send them to a lawyer like myself, and consult with me.

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A book that was copyrighted in 1990, can someone scan and make edits?

Ray's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

It would be if there was a copyright notice.

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