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Would a simple Terms and Conditions be enough to protect a Minecraft plugin as the property of a specific server community?
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Answered on August 07, 2013
Avvo is for finding a lawyer to hire not for avoiding one or getting specific legal advice. You should not expect a comprehensive review of your...
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Is it illegal to sell a knockoff purse (just one) on craigslist?
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Answered on August 07, 2013
You listed a counterfeit as a counterfeit and are surprised to get a demand letter from someone claiming to be the attorney for Michael Kors?...
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What is needed in GPL to make a linux operating system closed source?
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Answered on August 07, 2013
Yes there is. You have the right approach, which is to charge only for your proprietary portion.Basically you load the open source part and then...
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I would like to register a copyright for a book I wrote anonymously.
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Answered on August 07, 2013
You put your name if you are claiming ownership of the copyright. The anonymous refers to the author of the book, not the claimant for copyright...
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What if we want to register a brand in a similar field but the name of our brand is one word different?
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Answered on August 07, 2013
Too close for comfort and asking for legal problems. Pick a different mark. It's silly to adopt a conflict when you don't need to do so. If you are...
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One patent or multiple patents?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
This is a strategy call based on financial, logistic, and procedural considerations. Generally,I prefer to keep separate patents separate to...
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Is their anything that can be done to keep a business from simply using a slogan that I have come up with?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
Yes, there are a number of steps you could take to effectively protect against that. The first is to hire a lawyer who knows such steps. Basically,...
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If starting a subsidiary in Chicago, (head office in Japan) , is it wise to find a law firm that offers a one stop service?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
It is wise to find a firm that has offices in both Japan and Chicago and deals in corporate law. Most will have lawyers specializing in various...
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What is the cost to license a product with the aid of an attorney?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
It takes money to make money. There are agreements that can be made pending income from the product, but not one where the inventor is unemployed...
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Do I need a patent? If so, what kind?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
Try going to Amazon and buying the book "One Simple Idea" [see link below] and you will get some valuable pointers from a successful innovator...
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