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I have an idea I would like to patent. Would it be best to file an application on my own, or should I contact an attorney first?
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Answered on May 01, 2015
Would you perform neurosurgery on yourself? Seriously, a patent attorney is trained to recognize the pit-falls in a patent application that can...
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Copyright Misappropriation Questions-Thank You.
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Answered on May 01, 2015
If her company is making unauthorized copies of your works, then it is committing copyright infringement. If you have not registered the copyright...
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Lets say i want to trademark a composed name for my future iphone app. Does it matter how i trademark the name?
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Answered on May 01, 2015
Unless your app relates to the sales of something like torque wrenches or mangoes, your proposed trademark registration would likely be refused on...
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Must I gain permission from selected companies when creating a trivia card game that involves their product(s)?
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Answered on May 01, 2015
Using factual questions and answers would not be a problem. However, it is important not to use any of the trademarks or images associated with...
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Can a copyright lawyer use IEF in order to recover images and help me copyright them?
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Answered on May 01, 2015
A copyright subsists in a work of authorship from the moment of its creation. There are advantages to registering the copyright and registration...
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Is the use of latex body paint for applying nail polish a patentable idea?
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Answered on May 01, 2015
First of all, an unpublished patent application does not confer any rights on anybody. One can patent a novel and non-obvious method of using an...
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How does one form a production company to protect the works of several authors trying to create a literary franchise?
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Answered on May 01, 2015
First, set up a business entity (such as an LLC or a corporation). Next, have a standard agreement drafted for your authors to sign. Such an...
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Can I use just the last names of players from a sports league without specifying what sport/league they are in?
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Answered on May 01, 2015
Since the user would identify the player's names with the players in the context of your game, there could be a problem. Most athletes license the...
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How can I copyright work I no longer have the original photo for, but my face appears in the photo?
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Answered on April 30, 2015
A copyright suit would be expensive and probably would give the desired results. Contact the person and demand your pictures back. Then call the...
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Can you be the subject of a professional photography shoot, wearing a tshirt with a specific character?
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Answered on April 30, 2015
This would not be copyright infringement, as the photos would be just for personal use.
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