I am wondering if I overlay music with a non-monetize Instagram video/story would I need to get the artist's permission?
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Answered on October 09, 2019
If you reproduce or make a derivative work from a copyrighted work you are violating the exclusive rights of the copyright owner. Monetization or...
Employment Lawyer + IP violation notice?
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Answered on October 09, 2019
Retain a lawyer right away. Respond before the deadline but don't say anything other than you're retaining a lawyer, if you haven't by then. Save...
I am under a music contract under my legal name and artist name. Does changing my legal name get me out the contract?
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Answered on October 09, 2019
The answer above is a good one. Changing your name won't get you out of the contract. It's still you, by whatever name. But if the other side...
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Is it okay for me to use a fictional movie character as a musical artist name?
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Answered on October 09, 2019
As correctly pointed out above -- it depends on the name. There is no general rule that applies because it is a fictional character. Want to use...
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What type of patents should l get? Can a particular idea be patented?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
Maybe a design patent. If the design is non-obvious, you might be able to include color drawings which will define what is claimed. Design...
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What is the best Legal Agreement Template to use for 2 Partners who want to build a smartphone App ?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
The title of the agreement is of no legal effect, but if I pulled one from my collection of ones that I have used in the past, it would be one I...
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Is selling games on Craigslist?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
Your analysis is not even close to the real world. If there's a legitimate copy, then the developer, publisher, creator, manufacturer or other...
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Can I contest a trademark?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
One of the things in my cease and desist letter checklist is to check if the recipient might have superior rights. Maybe they don't have it in...
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Does a trademark claim continue when it was never marked (tm) or registered (®), and the one claiming it, dies?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
Your references to the developer's death and heirs indicate you may be looking in the wrong direction. Trademark rights follow businesses, not...
Is this copyright infringement?
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Answered on October 08, 2019
"Different" is not the standard. It depends on whether you took too much of what was original, considering that a short phrase, by itself, is of...
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