Archived
Is it legal for someone to post a video of me with audio and my name listed on you tube without my consent?
C.'s answer
|
Answered on October 05, 2012
typically, you have the right to control your likeness including videos and pictures in which you appear. It would also potentially include your...
Archived
Can i sue for false internet advertising or make them give it to me for what they advertised?
C.'s answer
|
Answered on October 05, 2012
The real problem is that you and suffering damages. If you had rented the property that would be a different story. But anything that you can see...
Archived
I have a business in the US, but have later found out that the same name in South Africa. Should I be concerned?
C.'s answer
|
Answered on October 05, 2012
If the company in South Africa is doing business in the United States they may have a common-law trademark even if they haven't registered their...
Archived
Cyber-stalking / Cyber Harassment -It continues to Escalate
C.'s answer
|
Answered on September 28, 2012
Often times there is recourse on theories of copyright, defamation, etc. we would need to do an assessment of your specific situation to provide...
If someone is parking a domain name can i trademark that name and prevent them from using that name as their company name
C.'s answer
|
Answered on September 27, 2012
Yes. "use" is a separate element from domain registration. "register, use or traffic in" an infringing domain. Under the ACPA, if their use is...
Archived
Am I required to provide the infringer's lawyer a link to the infringed image after having provided it to the infringer already?
C.'s answer
|
Answered on September 27, 2012
technically no. but i would anyway. whey give them any excuse to avoid the real issue, which is infringement. and yes he is playing games. but...
Archived
Is it illegal for someone to get into your Facebook account without consent in the State of Texas?
C.'s answer
|
Answered on September 27, 2012
It could be unauthorized access to your computer in violation of federal law. Most state's have similar statutes. I'll pot some info as a link...
Can I trademark a name with one letter difference?
C.'s answer
|
Answered on September 02, 2012
That is pretty close. Trademarks are phonetic as well so I'd the letter sounds the same it is considered the same. The differences in description...
What can I do legally about a prostitute here in Atlanta that uses Backpage, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook 2 slander my name?
C.'s answer
|
Answered on September 02, 2012
Sure sounds like classic defamation. You do have legal rights. The hard part in these issues is whether or not threatening her or having...
Archived
Do I have a case if someone puts a video of me on YouTube without my permission
C.'s answer
|
Answered on September 02, 2012
No. It is typically not against the law. The person holding the recorder owns the copyright. Assuming there is no commercial use, and u were in...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained