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Rights to photographs we use for web site, cards and sandwich boards. Do we have any recourse other that paying him or not using
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Answered on October 29, 2012
Your best argument is that this was a work for hire - you paid for everything, and the photographer just showed up and took pictures. However, you...
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Under trademark law, I understand that to help keep a trademark from going generic it is wise to sponsor an alternative name.
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Answered on October 26, 2012
That is not correct. Instead, what you need to do is vigorously protect and enforce your trademark rights, once you have them. This usually...
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Altering artwork is forgery or fraud?
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Answered on October 26, 2012
First, as usual, Mr. Harrison has provided a fine answer, and he would be a fine person to contact. As to the other parts of your question, you,...
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INFRINGEMENT ABROAD THROUGH THE INTERNET COURTS CONFLICT OVER PERSONAL JURISDICTIONS
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Answered on October 26, 2012
There are plenty of ways to deal with infringement that originates from law abiding countries, such as Germany, France, Argentina, Brazil,...
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20 years ago while in school I followed a band around and filmed them. Would they have any legal clam of ownership rights .
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Answered on October 24, 2012
They may have a claim to proceeds from your movie, and may also be able to stop you from releasing it. Most states allow persons a right in their...
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I am buying from Amazon a foreign film that only comes in VHS. A Iocal company will convert it to DVD. Is this legal?
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Answered on October 24, 2012
No - that is copyright infringement. You are not allowed to make backup copies of videos, music, or anything, other than software.
Good luck!
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If someone begins using a tradename without registering it with any gov. concern (confirmed) & then stops using the tradename...
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Answered on October 24, 2012
There are a lot of facts that are not present in your question (and probably should not be) that will be extremely relevant to the answer. ...
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I'm being sued for Copyright Infringement for a domain I registered, but the website is run by a client.
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Answered on October 24, 2012
Assuming that you consulted an IP attorney prior to going live, you will have a proper DMCA takedown policy. That policy, assuming it is...
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Would a trademark like this likely make it through the TM office?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
Just because there are no other clothing lines named "Presley Kate" does not mean that you can obtain a trademark. In particular, what about marks...
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Will a state trademark succeed a new federal trademark?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
This sounds a lot like the (infamous) Zazu case. If the federal trademark issues, you will likely be restricted to use in the state of California,...
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