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I am interested in creating a t-shirt that is based on a likeness of a celebrity, not the actual image of the celebrity.
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Answered on October 18, 2013
That is a clever approach - sort of like removable tattoos, only put on shirts in the corresponding position. There are likely 4 claims you might...
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Is this okay for a business card?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Wrong question: you should consult an IP attorney as your small business is apparently based on a false assumption that buying officially licensed...
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Is it legal for a company to use a picture of my race car in a magazine advertisement of a product i don"t use?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Yes, generally. Race cars are too functional to be protected by copyright. If they took the picture, they are likely legal. If they swiped the...
US customs and border Protection. Notice of Seizure and information and to claimants form
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Answered on October 18, 2013
CBP-ICE has seized your goods and is about to confiscate them. They will also notify the trademark owner so the trademark owner can let them know...
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What is the average cost to perform a patent search on a company?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Do a quick GAPS search first http://www.google.com/advanced_patent_search since it has a field for assignee that makes searching by company easy....
Can I use a name of a song and partial lyrics of song in a screenplay without the rights?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Wrong question. Of course you can, but is it legal and what is the likely outcome if a claim is made against you. What part of "copyright" makes...
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I wrote a pilot with a partner. if I change the script, can I claim full authorship by copyrighting it?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Read 17 USC 106http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106 and note the second enumerated right [derivative works] of a copyright owner, which...
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Can I monetize my YouTube video legally?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Wrong question. Sure you can, but your question is, "is it legal" and "what's my risk". We seldom go to links Askers give - too many scams exist...
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I'm looking for a good PATENT attorney in my location 48433
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Steven, that's an easy one. One of the biggest and best patent law firms in the country is headquartered in Troy, MI close by you. http://www.hdp.com/
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Can a federal judge order the transfer of a domain under anti cybersquatting act
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Of course a Federal judge can order that, and ICANN is located in the US so it will comply.
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