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I'm a professional photographer and I get paid to shoot actors. Can an image be used by a major company without my consent?
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Answered on December 30, 2012
Your statement of facts suggests you did consent. The actor paid you and you consented to the actor using it for whatever purpose he chose, unless...
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I have a lawn co name someone else is using. can i stoip them.
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Answered on December 30, 2012
If you have been continuously using a lawn company name since 2001 and the second company has subsequently adopted the same name, you need to see a...
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What is the current status of the original sony vs universal city studios or "betamax" ruling?
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Answered on December 30, 2012
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Corp._of_America_v._Universal_City_Studios,_Inc.
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If I’m being sued do I have to respond?
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Answered on December 30, 2012
Already asked and answered. Get an attorney. You don't have to answer, even if properly served. Of course, you can potentially lose everything you...
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What are the laws on selling a t-shirt with another artists artwork on them?
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Answered on December 30, 2012
17 USC 106 and 17 USC 501 - which might give rise to a cause of action against your for copyright infringement if you do not have permission and if...
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I have a product idea that was already created, sold and discontinued by a company,How do I leagally recreate and sell the item?
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Answered on December 30, 2012
Take the hat to an IP attorney and have the IP attorney do a clearance search and opinion. For a hat, that will likely involve a simple patent...
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Should I register as an llc or wait until later?
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Answered on December 30, 2012
We don't have ESP into the mind of your business advisor, but perhaps sole proprietorship is being recommended because there are no steps needed...
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I have an unlocking company, need help to know if i'm safe under safe harbor!!!
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Answered on December 30, 2012
What a strained attempt to twist the DMCA to enable deliberately selling tools to circumvent DMCA measures. I don't like your chances in front of a...
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Do i Have a case to sue ?
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Answered on December 30, 2012
NO, you have no case and even if you did this is not worth suit unless there is a lot of money involved. If you want this answered you need to be...
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Can I copy Vhs onto Dvd for personal use?
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Answered on December 30, 2012
There is the legal answer and the practical answer. Changing format is generally not simply backup, but creating an illegal copy. You would be...
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