Can a cleverly merged Uncle Sam character (public domain) be merged with a public figure, then copyrighted
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Answered on August 25, 2023
You wasted postage. That's a 50 year old myth, that purported to create Federal jurisdiction under the 1909 Copyright Act. That was so there was...
Selling Candy Variety Gift Boxes - Do you include the candy brand names in your listing title or just your gift box brand?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
There is no absolute answer and you shouldn't want legal advice to you posted on a public board. Retain a lawyer to provide a confidential opinion....
Can I patent the ingredients included in a cleaning product/absorbent I invented?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
If it's a new, useful and non-obvious combination you may be able to write patent claims to cover your invention. If you get such a patent, anyone...
Would it be considered IP infringement or passing off to sell outdoor gear similar to another brand?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
You posted on a public board "the aesthetic of this backpack is thought to be original, or a signature of this brand based on material, look,...
What is content of Case Number 23-CV-4147 at Federal District Court of Illinois?
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Answered on August 22, 2023
If you go to courlistener/recap you will see the docket for Art Ask Agency v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies,...
Can I issue a DMCA takedown request to a site using a screenshot of my Twitch stream?
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Answered on August 22, 2023
Look at your Twitch agreement to see if you gave up copyright enforcement. If you did the camera and recording and you didn't transfer to Twitch or...
What would be needed in a waiver(s) for a live action game?
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Answered on August 22, 2023
It might be better for you to retain a lawyer, ask specific questions based on what you are really concerned about, and get a confidential opinion....
Can i use the name of a song as a bikini set’s name, and the name of an artist as a collection’s name?
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Answered on August 21, 2023
Song name might be OK, although there were years of litigation over "Margaritaville" as a trademark. "[P]rint any anime character" sure sounds...
For purposes of 18 USC § 1512, do civil cases count as "official proceedings?"
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Answered on August 21, 2023
Spoliation of evidence has its own consequences in a civil case. Of course, you created your own downloads and backups, before you brought up the...
Can I write my own simplified user manuals based on existing products under Fair Use?
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Answered on August 19, 2023
It might be. But calling it "fair use" is not a silver bullet. First, if you only use "ideas" and not someone else's "work of authorship" there...
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