Can Disney sue me for drawing my own characters in their drawing style?
It depends what you mean by "their drawing style". Cartoon characters having four rather than five fingers isn't copyrightable, but if all your...
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It depends what you mean by "their drawing style". Cartoon characters having four rather than five fingers isn't copyrightable, but if all your...
Study the license carefully. If what you're doing is otherwise consistent (like commercial use is permitted) photo credits are typically close to...
Trademarks are for goods -- recordings on media, for example -- and service marks when you provide services in commerce -- like live performances. ...
It can't be answered on Avvo because it will depend on your retaining a lawyer to view the whole presentation. Cliffs Notes v. Bantam Doubleday...
You must have personal jurisdiction over the defendant. Start with venue: "28 USC § 1400. Patents and copyrights, mask works, and designs; * * *...
If by what "Nightcore does" you mean follow all the rules for Copyright licensing - see the above anwer -- and make a sped up version - yes. If...
It's a good question for an exam for a Trademark Law class. Specific facts shouldn't be on Avvo, but hypothetical facts have shortcomings,...
It's going to be tough if it was news. It will also vary based on what state's law applies. Most states have short statutes of limitation, often...
You may use public domain materials, and you may derive works that only share ideas, not expression. From your description, you should be sure...
Probably, if they are re-sold and accurately described. You can buy authentic goods and re-sell. If they are used, obviously don't sell them as...