If I copyright a lyric and melody (as an a capella) then, record a sound recording with a producer.. who owns the copyright?
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Answered on September 12, 2013
This sounds like a law school question seeking to determine if you understand the distinction between a music composition copyright and a sound...
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Can I copy a published book of scripture in a different language?
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Answered on September 12, 2013
Good thing you have reservations!
I doubt you can copy a book in a different language legally. You will generally violate the exclusive rights...
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Intellectual property
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Answered on September 12, 2013
Actually, it is like they have a COPYRIGHT on or something.
They have a copyright pursuant to 17 USC 102. Patents are irrelevant since patents...
Would using modified Superman "S" design be infringement on copyright or trademark?
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Answered on September 12, 2013
The Superman shield is registered in black & white for...
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A international company is using my design without permission.
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Answered on September 11, 2013
I think you have no case. However, there is a possibility.
There are a number of issues. If you designed this for the VFC-12 ( "The Fighting...
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Education website for students
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Answered on September 11, 2013
" would have a disclaimer on the website saying that the phone interview is for general information purposes only" Huh? a phone interview on an...
This a good disclaimer to use on an email to discourage unauthorized users per USC? Want 2 use a disclaimer on biz mail to...
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Answered on September 11, 2013
I don't think it's very good. I believe with email disclaimer less is usually more and people won't read long disclaimers very often and will obey...
How can I use a football team logo on a t-shirt?
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Answered on September 11, 2013
How much of the logo can you put? Only enough that no one would associate your Tee-shirt with the football club with which you want to associate...
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Is it too late to rectify a 20-year old song credit and publishing issue?
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Answered on September 11, 2013
It is never to late to rectify a credit. However, to rectify it you will need to get Warner Entertainment (the company has not been Warner Bros....
I'm an artist (specifically rapper) looking to protect my intellectual property, should I copyright, or trademark?
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Answered on September 10, 2013
This is a common wrong question here on Avvo. You do not have to choose just one, and it would bad business judgment not to protect both. You also...
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