Archived
I live in New York State. If my neighbor assaults me and I assault him back in self defense will I be arrested by the Police ?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on April 27, 2009
There is no simple answer to your question as many facts are needed before an answer can be given to such a general inquiry. An assault is...
Archived
A photographer came to our show took our pictures and is now selling them as stock photography without our consent, can he?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on April 07, 2009
You should contact a local IP lawyer to send a cease and desist letter immediately. FLorida has a right to privacy/right to publicity law :
Fla....
Archived
Chinese company with look-alike website
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on April 06, 2009
Just to add to the prior answer, it sounds like your feelings are more hurt than your business. If this site only competes in China, then it is...
Archived
I am writing a book of fiction about a private club. Can I name that club, and what it looks like?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on April 06, 2009
Just to add to the last answer, the question to also ask yourself is how important is it to the story that it be that specific club as opposed to...
Archived
Trespassing summons?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on April 02, 2009
Simple trespass is not acrime, its is aviolation.. Therefore, even if you are found guilty of it, you will not have a criminal record. Manytimes...
Archived
What is the best first step in pursuing an infringer to our trademark?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on April 01, 2009
Your choices are not mutually exclusive as my advice would be to go to a lawyer and have him send a cease and desist letter. First of all, letters...
Archived
Is it illegal to type 2 lines of lyrics from a recorded song but change 2 words and use it as a comment in facebook?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on April 01, 2009
This would not amount to an infringement. You can sing a song in the shower without paying a royalty fee as well.
Archived
A guy online is useing my email address to look up private info about me on the Internet. Can I report him to the authorities?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on March 26, 2009
Threatening or harassing emails may be a crime in your state,they are in NY under our aggravated harassment law. Normally on Facebook, for someone...
Archived
Do I have any legal rights to my first name if this name is also used by a well known company?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on March 25, 2009
It's very hard to say from your message whether youwill run into trouble or not. Normally folks are given some latitude in the use of their own...
Archived
What is or is not a derivative work and what are my rights as the copyright holder of a derivative work?
Oscar's answer
|
Answered on March 18, 2009
Whole volumes have been written on what constitutes a "derivative work" so this forumi sprobably not suited to provde a full answer to your...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained