Archived
Small claims, federal court or a cease and desist letter in a case of copyright infringement and misappropriation of likeness
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on March 01, 2012
I agree that registering your copyright and sending a cease and desist letter is probably the way to start.
However, given that the infringement...
Archived
Is my work a derivative work that can be copyrighted or is there infringement?
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on March 01, 2012
First of all, derivative works do infringe, although derivative works can get their own copyright registration covering the new material that you...
Archived
Trademark question - Opinions requested
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on February 29, 2012
When you say somebody "registered" those things, do you mean registered them as entity names with their states? Or actually registered them as...
Archived
Can I be sued if I sell a training program that I paid thousands for? They say they are copyright protected.
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on February 29, 2012
That depends on whether you own the software or just a license to use the software (it may be the latter, even if you think it is the former, so be...
Archived
I had a logo made, and I bought the copyright to this logo. I also had the logo trademarked. How do I protect a mascot?
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on February 28, 2012
If the mascot is part of your registered logo, it is already protected to the extent that someone else using the mascot would cause confusion with...
Archived
My band would like to use the name Vegas Hyenas - are we likely to have any legal problems using this name ?
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on February 28, 2012
To determine the answer with any degree of certainty, you would have to do a search to see what other bands or businesses might be using a similar...
Archived
Making a phony website
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on February 28, 2012
Do you mean "would it be legal for me to post a fake website for a competitor to trick potential customers"?
In any case, if you use the...
Archived
Question on copyright for a photo.
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on February 28, 2012
That depends on how many copies the book will sell and what the price is! If you know it will be a blockbuster book, it sounds like a great deal,...
Archived
I need advice about acquiring intellectual property (old video game) Because Im interested in working on that particular title
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on February 27, 2012
You really should discuss this issue with a copyright attorney. If you need to use copyrighted elements of the game, you would have to get a...
Archived
Should IP when sold be registered with the courts as a sale?
Clifford's answer
|
Answered on February 27, 2012
IP is intangible property. I am not sure what circumstances would require you to register sale of property with a court. It is not considered real...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained