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I use paraphrases of scenes from a movie to prompt questions in a workbook. What can I do to fall more within Fair Use?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
This sounds like it is pretty likely fair use under 17 USC 107 http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/107 If this will be done in a classroom...
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Is it within fair use to include a disclaimer in my book alerting readers to scenes in a movie that may disgust/disturb them?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
Generally use of limited portions of a copyrighted work for purposes of commentary such as your warning notices regarding possibly objectionable...
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Am I really infringing an registered trademark with a band from the U.K. while I'm in Wisconsin, USA?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
The best we can offer you here on this public forum when you are I you nonclient is to tell you it is possible that they can stop you, depending on...
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Is it illegal to not pay for and use a copy of software when the version in use is outdated, and no longer in distribution?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
Yes, it is illegal. The copyright law does not have an exception for obsolete or unavailable copyright protected materials. You will violate 17 USC...
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Can i legally talk about a company on my website without their permission
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Answered on November 14, 2013
Generally, yes you can. However you need to keep to exceptions in mind, which are:
1) You will risk legal exposure for trademark infringement or...
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Does a client own the copyrights to all of my material?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
Your agreement will govern the matter. If your agreement does not expressly state that you assign copyright ownership, then you retain ownership...
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Do I need to get permission from the authors if I want to publish a book of famous quotes, i.e Disney quotes, Harry Potter etc?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
This question is coming up now nearly every day. Time to do another legal guideline. You need to consult with an IP attorney about this. Some...
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I have an LLC, with a DBA. I was notified by an LLC (BV) in the Netherlands, saying I cannot use my LLC name or DBA. Please adv.
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Answered on November 14, 2013
I think you misunderstand the issue, so it's good you are smart and came here to Avvo to get some general advice. It appears that what you have is...
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We are trademarking our company name. Another company has a slightly similar name that is not trademarked. What are our options?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
Of course the other company CAN file a lawsuit. Anyone can. Your real question is whether they can win. And, I must tell you that we cannot give...
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What is the likelihood of a patent getting refused for a similar idea but with more features?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
The answer you can get here is that you need to see a registered patent attorney.That attorney can be located anywhere in the US since patent law...
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