How do I find out who owns a particular Meme and what happens if I can't find the owner and use it in a published work?
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Answered on January 09, 2024
First, just so we are on the same page, the term "copywrite" is when someone writes something for an advertisement or something similar. The term...
How do I get an original painting of myself copyright ?
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Answered on January 04, 2024
Ownership of a physical work (art, sculpture, manuscript, etc.) gives you rights over that particular thing. But mere ownership does not include...
Appealing a Patent Infringement Claim on Amazon?
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Answered on January 03, 2024
It would be best for you to search for an attorney using the "Find a Lawyer" tab on Avvo's website. Be ready to explain what the technology is and...
Do my unreleased song need to be copyrighted? How do I protect my IP?
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Answered on January 03, 2024
Protecting the songs via copyright registrations is a good idea. If the songs have lyrics, those should be protected separately. It is likely the...
Is this considered copyright infringement or fair use?
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Answered on January 03, 2024
Unless you are contractually bound (NDA, Confidentiality Agreement), information you have gleaned from others generally is yours to use. And you...
No trademark? One trademark? Two trademarks?
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Answered on December 26, 2023
In order for you to protect your two-word combination via trademark/service mark (trademark), you have to either a) sell a good or a service under...
Can I use characters first name as a brand title?
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Answered on December 26, 2023
Trademark infringement occurs when you create a likelihood of confusion with the consumers of your products or with the consumers of the products...
Do I need permission from a subcontractor to monetize pictures of my job site if that subcontractors likeness is in the picture?
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Answered on December 26, 2023
Ms. Koslyn's answer is succinct and well-reasoned (as usual). Assuming you want to continue a business relationship with the subcontractor, you may...
Can I hand write the lyrics to a song in a private letter?
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Answered on December 21, 2023
I agree with Mr. Scarbrough's answer. I would also think it would be a PR nightmare for a Christian music publisher to assert its copyrights in...
How do I file a patent application for my invention?
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Answered on December 19, 2023
There are probably some books and websites regarding the preparation and filing of a patent application, but there is a whole legal practice...
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