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Ok material that is not copyrighted but is not owned by me, am i allowed to use it without any legal repercussions?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
BS. You have verified no such thing. Under 17 USC 102 copyright is automatic, so it "subsisted" the moment the videos were made and per 17 USC 201...
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I'm a film director and just finished a feature film. I haven't signed a contract with the producer. Who owns the rights?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
Probably the producer by virtue of written contract with the cameraman. Now, it's possible you are a co-author as film director if you made...
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The copyright goes to the person who takes the picture...?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
We must be a little more nuanced than to just say John alone absolutely owns the copyright.
John likely has copyright because per 17 USC 201...
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Who owns the rights to advertisements in newspapers
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Answered on July 20, 2013
Unless the graphic designer was an employee or you had a lawyer prepare a copyright assignment (oops, right?), the designer owns them. See an IP...
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Are movie stills under the copyright law?
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Answered on July 20, 2013
yes. copyright protection is automatic under 17 USC 102, so the images must be cleared out you would be subject to risk of suit pursuant to 17 USC...
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Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants Form AF, counterfeit UL & Design trademark
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Answered on July 19, 2013
I would suggest you contact UL and see what would be required to get certification on these units. It may be that you could get them certified....
Am I allowed to use the scrabble tile concept for my company logo?
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Answered on July 19, 2013
We answered this a year ago here on Avvo. At that time I said that combining these tiles presented a trade dress infringement issue. See...
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Can I sell invention to Colleges/Universities with "Disclosure Agreement" prohibiting public sale of invention?
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Answered on July 15, 2013
A "Disclosure Agreement" does not normally prohibit public sale of invention, but is the opposite of that and allows public use and sale....
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Do I need an Intellectual Property Attorney?
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Answered on July 15, 2013
There is a sufficient likelihood that you have a case that I would think it worth your while to consult with an IP attorney about this possible...
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Someone uses your vehicle and they steal it,it's listed as unauthorized use of vehicle. What are you to do?
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Answered on July 15, 2013
This is not an intellectual property law question, it's a personal property and insurance question. I will change the category so you can get the...
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