I copyrighted 10 offensive football plays and now my plays are being used by many college and pro teams, without my permission.
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Answered on January 07, 2015
Use of the plays that you designed will not support a claim for copyright infringement. What you hold copyright in is your expression describing...
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Can I please have some questions answered that involves pitching an invention to a company?
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Answered on January 07, 2015
Yes, you can ask the company that you are working with to sign a confidential non-disclosure agreement. It may or may not be willing to do...
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Another one about intellectual property rights.
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Answered on January 07, 2015
The real life equivalent to Minecraft-type blocks would be building blocks. Of course, you are free to make building blocks. What you are not free...
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Is making a reference guide to a copyrighted work or works considered fair use?
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Answered on January 07, 2015
Fair use is a limited doctrine. In the scenario you describe, the underlying lyrics are what create the value in your unauthorized derivative work,...
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What are the legal requirements for starting a clothing line?
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Answered on January 06, 2015
The exact nature of your question is not clear to me. I suggest that you use the "find a lawyer" link above to locate an attorney in your area.
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I am an artist that wants to keep all creative rights and copyright for my artwork. How do I do that?
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Answered on January 06, 2015
When you sell or otherwise distribute copies of short films, you retain the copyright. Persons who buy or receive copies do not gain the right to...
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Copyright Ownership/Intellectual Rights for Software / Web Application Code. Can we go after our ex-client for non-payment?
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Answered on January 05, 2015
Yes, there is a possibility that you could sue for copyright infringement. There are likely other viable claims here as well. You need to find an...
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Now I think I need an IP advicer or a trademark attorney
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Answered on January 05, 2015
Yes, you should consult with a trademark attorney. Use the "find a lawyer" tab above to locate a trademark attorney in your area.
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Will I be in violation of a non-exclusive rights to photos if I photoshopped the photo?
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Answered on January 05, 2015
I agree with the previous answers. Your license agreement will control as to whether you are allowed to modify the work in the manner you describe....
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I think I need a copyright attorney
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Answered on January 05, 2015
The facts you describe sound like a trademark issue, not a copyright issue. It is likely that you will not be able to prevent the other group from...
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