1) Are there any legal consequences of sharing poetry online written by unknown and known authors in the 1920's and 30's?
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Answered on October 19, 2023
Possibly, but it will depend on more facts, for each one, and those details are probably not appropriate for public posting on Avvo. The Copyright...
Will there be issues if we offer a free photo with the grinch, if no one is making money off of it? And we change the name?
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Answered on October 17, 2023
I would want to see the date on the image you are using. The Internet is full of speculation. Some places say the Grinch art is in the public...
How Do I Trademark my bands name?..
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Answered on October 16, 2023
The real USPTO.gov does have an ID, password and 2FA verification routine. I don't know what it's called, nor, obviously, can anyone tell by an...
Can vintage advertisements be used on apparel products if the ads contain trademarks?
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Answered on October 15, 2023
Don't assume from the absence of some sort of labeling that the content is not licensed. The license is a contract between the owner of the IP and...
Can you sue a company for posting a video news clip you participated in if they put it on their website without my permission?
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Answered on October 14, 2023
Using someone's likeness for commercial purposes without permission can violate a right of publicity. But use for news purposes doesn't. Your...
Can I use the quote "You have power over your mind, not outside events" from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius on a wristband?
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Answered on October 14, 2023
If the original is a couple of thousand years old, why dont you find a public domain translation instead of one you need to ask questions about?
Good afternoon question if I purchase a beat offline and then create the lyrics and melody and idea of song can I copyright
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Answered on October 14, 2023
You can copyright what is original to you. By definition, an idea is not copyrightable, and the beat is not original to you. However, you...
Can i use nfl teams logo on hat caps ?
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Answered on October 14, 2023
That sounds like trademark counterfeiting that will be shut down pretty quickly and imports may be stopped at the border. The Chinese government...
Am I able to legally sell a product that is similar to a patented product, but is not the same product nor uses any namesake?
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Answered on October 13, 2023
You talk about patents a day then brand names and product similarity. There might be a utility patent, design patent, trademark rrarade dress or...
Is it a bad idea to use an original brand name before trademarking it?
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Answered on October 12, 2023
Trademark is not a verb. If you mean use before registering that's mandatory. But you can file an intent to use application before you use the...
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