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Written several pieces of IP that made it to tv, radio and movie screen. All i have is a lie detector test. Do i have a case?
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Answered on September 16, 2013
Q:"All i have is a lie detector test. Do i have a case?"
A: No, a lie detector is not a way to protect IP. Some IP like copyright is automatic...
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I know someone that his/her pictures were used for an album of a very famous musician.
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Answered on September 15, 2013
Sounds like you have a statute of limitations problem, a lack of proof problem, lack of damages problem, and a lack of standing problem. You are...
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Do I need an attorney?
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Answered on September 15, 2013
This has nothing to do with intellectual property law. You are asking about a landlord-tenant issue and a fraud and defamation matter. You need to...
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What are the real differences for the USPTO between unobvious and novel? Isn't the standard of measurement the same?
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Answered on September 15, 2013
For a quick read on the differences you can refer to the guide the US Patent & Trademark Office uses to instruct its patent examiners on the...
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Is there intellectual property involved with creating custom greeting cards?
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Answered on September 15, 2013
You have three issues that I see right off.
1) you will automatically obtain copyright protection for your original works of authorship the...
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Can I use the names/images/logos of key buildings and businesses in a city within my product?
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Answered on September 15, 2013
I think that your proposed use of logos and brand names of third parties will require some clearance analysis by a local MA-licensed IP attorney....
Is it legal to for a girlfriend to withdraw money from my deceased brother's checking using the ATM?
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Answered on September 15, 2013
I am not licensed in MA, but I can generally tell you that this is very likely to be illegal. You should contact the local police and file a...
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Is it extortion to demand $3600 to give me rights to my website created 6 years ago a a favor, or else it will be taken down?
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Answered on September 15, 2013
No, but it is likely breach of a fiduciary duty, breach of implied contract and lack of basic Internet skills on your part. You can probably have...
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Want to know can i sue Social-network, digital stores for allowing my registered trademark to be used by their respective users.
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Answered on September 15, 2013
Sure you can sue. Anyone can. Get out your wallet and checkbook and schedule an appointment for a bankruptcy attorney if you do that, as that is a...
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Two book titles with the same name?
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Answered on September 15, 2013
The Flash as the title of a book about a celestial anomaly (e.g. a superquark or the Big Bang or an exploding star or the like) is not going to be...
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