Can I obtain a copyright and / or trademark on a deceased person's images created in the 1870s?
Some states uphold post-mortem rights for celebrities. You may want to ask your IP attorney whether this would apply to your fact scenario.
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Some states uphold post-mortem rights for celebrities. You may want to ask your IP attorney whether this would apply to your fact scenario.
You should contact a copyright attorney in your NEO area (there are many good ones) to help you address whether your work is a derivative work...
This is a fact specific scenario that requires careful evaluation of your own IP attorney
Your fact specific inquiry should be decided and answered by your own IP attorney
This is heavily fact specific. You should contact an IP attorney in your area
You should contact a trademark attorney in your area to address these fact specific issues
No. See MPEP 1502.01(G) - "Utility patent applications may claim the benefit of a provisional application under 35 U.S.C.119(e) whereas design...
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Absolutely. Do not plan on making any shirts unless you also plan on defending a lawsuit.
Yes you would likely be facing both federal claims, as well as state claims. Contact a Florida IP attorney.