How do I get permission to put Audrey Hepburn images and/or quotes on T-Shirts either for myself or to sell?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
She was a Belgian who died in Switzerland, so moral rights and publicity rights apply. Contact her estate at the link below.
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My daughter has a website that uses a unique word for a hobby. We got email from guy says word is trademarked do we need tostop
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Answered on April 09, 2014
Perhaps. Depends on the word and how well known it is. You may be committing trademark dilution even if there is no current overlap of goods or...
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Need clarification on using product photos in my own advertising of my unaffiliated, but related, products. Take my own photos?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
Taking your own photos and having a disclaimer is a great start. You need that disclaimer reviewed, and preferably written, by an attorney. Yo u...
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I want to give gift cards to strangers in exchange for being able to use their voice messages on my website. Is this ok?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
You need the release before not after use. You also need to see a business attorney. I sense some fraud issues you need to discuss.
Can I design, print and sell t shirts with town names on them? Is this legal? Do I need to get permission from each town?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
Town names would not generally be protected unless trademark s exist for other products. You might need to use different font if for example you...
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In our high school yearbook we used pictures, taken by an upcoming photographer who is an alumni, of our musical in the book. We
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Answered on April 09, 2014
Most likely you did legally need permission. However. unless the photographer took the unusual step of registering these photos at the Copyright...
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Can we use an automotive company's name in our advertising
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Answered on April 09, 2014
I suggest you avoid use of the auto name in your business name if you want to avoid legal hassles. You can generally use a slogan having the name...
I have purchased fabric from a sports league's website to make a product that I am going to sell. Do I need to get permission?
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Answered on April 08, 2014
Q:"I have purchased fabric from a sports league's website to make a product that I am going to sell. Do I need to get permission?"
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I want to write a musical involving Disney movie concepts and songs. Is this illegal?
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Answered on April 08, 2014
You might do that in a strict classroom setting, but not in a typical theater company before an audience. For that you need a performance license....
Which type of lawyer do I need to deal with an issue of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
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Answered on April 08, 2014
Wow! That question is all over the place. It's not necessarily wrong for someone to publish your picture if they do it for news reporting,...
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