I have received a copyright infringement notice. I didn't know it was illegal to download. What's the liability?
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Answered on December 09, 2014
Based on the facts that you have given, you are liable for infringement of a copyright. The fact that there was no warning and your use was...
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Can my husband claim joint ownership on a copyrighted design that he created when working for a company?
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Answered on December 09, 2014
If your husband was a W-2 employee, the copyright in the work belonged to the company immediately as a matter of law. When the company dissolved,...
Can I make a instrumental cover of a song and use it in a video I made?
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Answered on December 09, 2014
As others have mentioned, you need a license to proceed. If you were to proceed without a license you are infringing copyright. The chance that you...
Can my husband be sued for designing and selling t-shirts with is own original design of sports team logos?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
The original design of sports team logos that you refer to is almost certainly a infringement of the copyright in the original logo. In corporation...
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Would or could it be a problem if my online customers was buying parts to assemble a similar patented item for personal use.
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Answered on December 04, 2014
I don't understand the question completely. If your customer is making a patented item without permission to do so, they are infringing the patent....
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Is it ok to print "buy 1 get 1 free" on my package? what's the labeling regulations, requirements for usb drives in PVC ?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
Generally speaking, truthful advertising is permissible. But your question is a bit difficult to understand and there may be issues here that are...
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How can I protect the name of a business I am beginning, a delivery site, FLOWERS4DAYS (fake name for purposes of this email)?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
You should contact a trademark attorney, have them perform a clearance search, and consider filing a Federal trademark registration.
I have been flagged for trademark infringement for selling Zippo lighters on Etsy with a laser engraving. What is my recourse?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
Generally, you have the right to resell genuine goods even though they are trademarked. This applies only if the goods have not been altered. Your...
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Accused of downloading music by Digital Rights Corp. Not sure what to do.
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Answered on December 03, 2014
Step 1: Stop illegally downloading music.
After that, you have three options: You can pay them, ignore them, or hire an attorney.
Paying...
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Amazon Trademark Problem
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Answered on December 03, 2014
Yes, a lawyer will be able to help you. You should find an attorney in your area and discuss this in detail with them. There are many strategies...
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