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In regards to copywrite infringement, if fair use is a defense, would it then be illegal to advertise on facebook?
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Answered on April 14, 2018
The above answer is a good one. Your question uses some terms of art in contexts where the facts are unclear. For example, if you have "original...
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What kind of copyright protects in the U.S. as well as international?
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Answered on April 13, 2018
Good answer above. Laws are generally national. US copyright is good in the US. But there are treaties that require that the other countries...
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Can I start an agriculture company with a similar name as a famous record company?
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Answered on April 13, 2018
The previous answer is a good one. "Homage" and describing "aspects" your business indicate facts that might make confusion likely. And the...
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What copyright statement should I use?
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Answered on April 13, 2018
Those are good answers. The word "copyright" and the symbol are redundant. All rights reserved helps for international protection.
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Can I "sample" another company's trademark?
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Answered on April 13, 2018
The answers above are good ones. There are both likely confusion and dilution concerns. Additionally there are some court decisions that find that...
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If a graphic design client provides a picture of a celebrity from online, am I legally allowed to use it in the poster/project?
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Answered on April 12, 2018
If you have a copy of a release from Taylor Swift it should be OK.
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My question is can my use a used a company name even if it is registered in Australia?
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Answered on April 12, 2018
Except in rare circumstances trademark rights are national. But rights can be created under common law if there is use as a mark. Have a...
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I am making a movie, and I want a character to say, "We're not in Kansas any more." Can I do that?
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Answered on April 12, 2018
It may depend on the rest of the film. You're right it's a unique phrase that has become a part of culture. But if the film was otherwise a Rio...
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Amended O1 petition? Material and approval rate?
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Answered on April 12, 2018
Petitios relating to patent applications usually have more descriptive names. If the is an immigration question you should post under that topic.
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Can someone file criminal charges and sue me for uploading their copyrighted video online?
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Answered on April 12, 2018
If you are concerned about a crime you should get confidential advice not air it out on a public board. It's hard to see a crime from those facts,...
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