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Is it considered patent infringement if I applied for business-method patent that is similar to an existing internet company?
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Answered on September 04, 2011
Congratulations, you have invented the wheel.
FYI, if your idea was actually a real idea you would have trigger preemption in most countries in...
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Is my song a parody, a cover, or neither?
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Answered on September 04, 2011
A parody needs more that a change in lyrics, it must make parody of the original. I don't read parody in yours.
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I am working on a series entitled- Green, Green Garden. If I wanted to copyright or trademark the name, what would I do? How $?
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Answered on September 04, 2011
You would copyright the book, manuscript where each episode is disclosed. Artistic ideas in a tangible form, such as a book, can be copyrighted,...
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If you have patent pending status (after a PPA or Utility Patent application), do you need to display the registration number?
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Answered on September 04, 2011
I agree, there is no need.
You should be careful with a provisional patent application because in the US it does not require that claims be...
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Using a trademark name in domain name?
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Answered on September 04, 2011
Your question goes to the essence of your business, therefore I strongly recommend you to contact an IP attorney in your state.
In general you...
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Paid Website Access and Copyright
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Answered on September 04, 2011
I respectfully disagree with my colleague, I believe it is copyrighted.
Raw data, such as telephone and address listings can be used without...
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Fashion law, what to consider when drafting an agreement?
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Answered on June 21, 2011
When I think of fashion I can think of Trademark law, to protect the brand and distinctive markings, such as Levi's back pockets, Copyright law to...
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Am I risking copyright infringement?
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Answered on June 21, 2011
In addition to what my colleagues suggested, there are sites that have royalty free drawings and you can buy a license to sites where you can have...
Trademarked logos appear in a low-budget film I made. I plan on premiering this movie on YouTube and film festivals.
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Answered on June 21, 2011
In general you may not use somebody else's trademark without their permission in a commercial feature.
The good o bad light is something the...
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How do you find the name of the respondent for a UDRP domain name dispute
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Answered on June 18, 2011
Unless you are a lawyer, versed in trademarks and domains, I strongly suggest you do not engage in legal disputes, as they tend to get sticky.
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