Do i need permission to use a brand like Coke or Nike in a movie which i will be making available for commercial profit?
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Answered on March 28, 2011
yes, absolutely, and not only brands, you need copyright and trademark clearance for anything that may be owned by somebody else, a book, painting,...
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P90x and eBay problems??
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Answered on March 28, 2011
Since you are "suit proof" it does not matter what advise we give you here, doesn't it?
Remember, and those who read these answers, that some...
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What are copyright laws in Arizona for adding purchased music to DVDs for personal use?
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Answered on March 25, 2011
Copyright is strictly Federal law, no state may enact a law when it is preempted by Federal law,
No, you cannot use the music purchased from i...
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What is the line between fair use and blatant infringement of a famous character?
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Answered on March 25, 2011
There is no blatant infringement, there is only infringement,
You seem to indicate that you wish to make characters "inspired" by others. In...
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Same corporate name as my business, am i in violation if the other coporation registered their trademark?
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Answered on March 25, 2011
No, you are not.
Corporate registrations, Trademarks, and domain names, are generally independent registers.
Each state may have one name, so...
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Copyright - Reusing Magazine Cover
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Answered on March 24, 2011
If your contract is specific about the use of the photograph and it was used for other purposes, then they are in breach of contract and incurred...
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Legal defense from recording industry lawsuit for downloading movie( wrongfully accused).Copyrights. Proof, squelch subpoena,etc
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Answered on March 24, 2011
If in fact your grandmother received a subpoena then this is not the forum to find answers, she should contact an attorney immediately.
As to...
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How to figure that clothing i bouth is legally allowed (probably by manufacturer) for redesign and then for resale?
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Answered on March 24, 2011
If by blank you mean a non trademarked product, you may do as you with, stamped, cut it, shrink it, etc. Otherwise the change must be so...
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Will I get in trouble for making this shirt design to sell?
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Answered on March 24, 2011
Yes you will. Your association is very specific. That is all you need to know, otherwise you may contact a trademark attorney for the specifics.
Who owns the rights to publish a group of love letters sent over 50 years ago?
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Answered on March 22, 2011
Letters are property of the author for commercial exploitation purposes, but as an instrument, they are property or the receiver. Think of a book....
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