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I am translating a work in the PD that quotes 1450 Bible verses. How different do these need to be from copyrighted Bibles?
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Answered on January 08, 2014
I presume by PD you mean "public domain" and not "Post-Dispatch". Having addressed this issue for my youngest son, a part-time religious thriller...
Can I use the likeness of a celebrity on a car dealership website?
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Yes, you can, but yes there is a risk of lawsuit. If you do this stunt, better hire a lawyer to defend the lawsuits that will be coming OR get...
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Can quotes from a unknown author be used in a song
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Almost always yes, particularly if short.
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Can I use photos of my events on my Facebook page and website without written consent?
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Answered on January 08, 2014
This is relatively low risk, but technically you need a release from the parents and a license from Disney. If you buy an officially licensed...
Can I use Gandhi's "BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD" on my shirts (Even it is not a fact that Gandhi said that quote)
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Answered on January 08, 2014
The correct phrase seems to be "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
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How can you find out if a quote from an unknown author is copyrighted? I would like to use it in a song lyric. Thanks
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Q:"How can you find out if a quote from an unknown author is copyrighted?"
A: www.copyright.gov left column "Search Copyright Records"...
Can I print an album artwork onto a t shirt for my own personal use?
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Q:"Can I print an album artwork onto a t shirt for my own personal use?"
A: Yes, for personal use, provided "personal use" does not entail selling...
Where or how to get permission to use celebrity image for dollmaking?
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Answered on January 07, 2014
You may need to work through an established licensee like McTell,Hasbro, Walmart or ToysRUs, and that may require a licensing agent or investor...
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Digitization of my drawing
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Answered on January 07, 2014
Yes, you should have a lawyer prepare an agreement. The agreement might be called an Assignment, a Secrecy Agreement, or a Work for Hire Agreement,...
Can I make and sell items using fabric that has licensed , trademarked, or copyrighted characters, prints, or designs on it?
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Answered on January 07, 2014
No. This ruse to dodge licensing royalties is illegal in most cases. You also can't buy licensed decals and pretend your stuff is licensed. You...
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