DCMA copyright law applies to manufacturing date of phone or purchase date?

The act of unlocking is illegal after 1/26/13 regardless of date of manufacture. The phones aren't illegal, the act of unlocking is...

I'm having trouble w/ this business entity question w/ lawyers and accountants both online/offline. What's the correct entity?

As to whether or not you need a new EIN, you can read the detailed guide of the IRS itself on this at...

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I was told that when you write a book you have an automatic copyright. Is that true?

Your friend is right legally, but leading you astray. Under 17 USC 102 copyright is automatic. However what makes a copyright VALUABLE is a prompt...

Is it legal for me to use recipes and such off my facebook page that people share?

Recipes (ingredients and basic instructions) are generally not protected by copyright, but any creative wording, videos, pictures, music, audio,...

I am trying to brand my food truck and was thinking of using some seahawks, sounders and mariners decals.

Unless you have permission from the leagues in question, you should not do this, except with advice of an IP lawyer in the Seattle area. Seems to...

Do I need a lawyer?

Yes you need a lawyer. there are many unanswered questions. How old is this daughter? If daughter is minor, what permission did you get from...

What's the suggested way to run a PATENT SEARCH?

The suggested way is: 1. Avoid the scammers. See and read www.burdlaw.com/avoidscam.html 2. Call a REGISTERED patent attorney and ask for a free...

I am charged with m1- miss use of credit card and a f5- for receiving stolen property... what could I be facing??

Quit fumbling around here and get an OH criminal defense attorney. If you can't afford one look into having one appointed for you. We can't...

Is ebay liable if you report your pictures being used by a seller and they do not remove them , do have a lawsuit .copyright?

NO. Ebay is careful to stay within the "safe harbor" of the DMCA. Your claim will be against the seller. If you use a proper DMCA take down notice...

This sounds like a law school question seeking to determine if you understand the distinction between a music composition copyright and a sound...