Can I use a screenshot of a Wall Street Journal or Bloomberg headline in a video, blog post, or email for a marketing campaign?
David's answer
|
Answered on May 29, 2024
The Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.) set forth what activities can be considered a fair use. It states in part "... the fair use of a copyrighted work,...
Can I legally sell a silver figurine of Ben Bernanke throwing $100 bills out of a helicopter that's based on an artist's photo?
David's answer
|
Answered on May 29, 2024
It is good that you asked. A statue made from another work, such as a photo or a cartoon, may be considered a derivative work, which would fall...
Is this email for real I was directed to this email to pay for a VIP fan card [email protected] ?
David's answer
|
Answered on May 29, 2024
It's probably a scam. I did a quick google search and found another scam that he was used to lure people into giving up a lot of money....
What do I need to do about this situation?
David's answer
|
Answered on May 28, 2024
You have three issues: breach of contract, trademark infringement, and copyright infringement. It is safe to say that you have not infringed any...
Can I avoid going to deposition in any case?
David's answer
|
Answered on May 22, 2024
I agree with Mr. Brezina with one additional caveat. If the deposition is for a 30(b)(6) motion, you might be able to convince your employer/your...
How do I go about getting a patent on a new design for guitar part that is only for vibrato bars and whammy bars inmusicstore.?
David's answer
|
Answered on May 06, 2024
If you want to protect your idea, you need to file for patent protection. A patentability or novelty search done beforehand is like a survey you do...
I am seeking legal council for a question I have pertaining to copyright and right of publicity?
David's answer
|
Answered on April 24, 2024
In the US, if you use AI to create an image, the Copyright Office will not let you register the work because you did not create it; a machine did....
Trademark. If I register my business with the state only, can someone steal and Trademark my name?
David's answer
|
Answered on April 17, 2024
Registration of your business name with the state can be done two different ways. If you are merely registering your business with the state, you...
My daughter got her hair cut at a barbers 12yr okd with no adult permission ? Can i sue?
David's answer
|
Answered on April 16, 2024
I think your focus should be more on the maturity and resourcefulness of your child than blaming someone else for doing something you may have...
Can a band from another country sue me for having a similar band name even though they don’t have a trademark?
David's answer
|
Answered on April 10, 2024
If the UK band has sales in the US, then the UK band has a trademark. Then the question becomes who had sale in the US first. And if so, where?...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained