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My former boss copied my job description from linked in and posted it word by word in her profile as hers. Do I have copyright?
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Answered on July 19, 2012
You probably have copyright rights in the text that you wrote, but you would have to register it before filing suit against her. Copyright arises...
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Can you use a business name that's already in use in another country?
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Answered on July 18, 2012
I would require a lot more information to give you a reasonable answer; for example, what does the other company do, and what do you do. However,...
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Someone took webcam pics of me without me knowing and threatens to post them online unless i get on the webcam again.what to do?
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Answered on July 18, 2012
I do not have a lot to add to what Dave wrote - given that he is in Africa and you are here, it will be difficult to pursue him. However, I would...
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Does the Open Game License give permission for commercial use of a satire/parody of the original work?
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Answered on July 18, 2012
Generally, a parody or satire would fall into the fair use exception to copyright infringement, so if it is a true parody or satire, and...
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Can a order of protection be issued against me for updates that I post on my FB acct that a person finds insulting to them?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
A sitting Judge has broad discretion to issue an order of protection to protect person from harassment, and I can see how Facebook posts would meet...
Can I make jewelry with video game or cartoon characters to sell if I draw them free-hand or make small changes to them?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
I am not so certain that the answer is a definite "NO" as my colleagues appear to be saying; rather, I think the details will matter a lot. The...
How do I file a copyright for a card game created by myself? I have approx 700 cards in the game so far.
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Answered on July 17, 2012
You need to make the required filing with the U.S. Copyright Office. There are various forms for literary works and possibly works of visual art...
Should Software As A Service (SAAS) be registered in Trademark Class 35 or 42?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
First, if you consulted with a skilled trademark attorney, and she indicates class 35, then she is probably right. That said, classification 42...
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I need to migrate a website from a server to another, but my provider refuse to give me the contents. Can they keep my website?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
There are a lot of questions that need to be answered before I could give a reasonable response. If the content is yours; i.e., you created all of...
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New internet startup needs advice
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Answered on July 17, 2012
One issue that will come up is whether your site crosses the boundary from providing information about orthodontist procedures to giving advice...
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