Should my invention belong to me? In CA Labor code 2870. What does "relate . . . to the employers business mean"?
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Answered on December 19, 2012
I am not licensed in CA, and there may well be cases directly on point in CA, but you have the issue framed pretty well. The key statement you make...
Can I make my own Twister games on sheets and shirts without infringing on trademarks, copyrights or patents?
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Answered on December 19, 2012
No, this would not be legal. TWISTER is a registered incontestible trademark for parlor games, first used 1966. TWISTER is one of the Milton...
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Can Amazon's General Terms , License, line 4, allow them to copy my copyrighted novel and sell it for themselves?
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Answered on December 19, 2012
That clause is very broad. Amazon wants to have complete freedom to use "Your Materials".
However, there are many other clauses which may limit...
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How do I transfer the rights of an IP I created from a corporation I created back to myself.
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Answered on December 19, 2012
Provided you use an attorney, this should be a simple matter of assignment back to you, provided you are the only shareholder, If you're a majority...
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I received a notice from my ISP regarding a subpoena seeking disclosure of identity for a given IP address. Am I being sued?
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Yes, you ARE being sued, but anonymously as a John Doe, like thousands of other illegal downloaders. This has been asked hundreds of times,...
Can I still copyright a cloth doll design after a year has passed since I designed it?
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Your question makes it clear you need to consult an IP lawyer. You are conflating copyright, trademark and patent law. Rather than try to...
Is it legal for me to use the name Faberge in a book title. As in The Faberge Diamond.
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Yes, that should be legal, provided you use a disclaimer. See an attorney to word one for you.
If you see the right one you might even be able...
Can I use logos, cartoon characters, etc. in an illustration commemorating a loved ones past and interests and sell it?
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Dear Shawnee Mission,
I disagree with my colleagues and think this collage concept is legally viable, with the caveats below. I have bad news...
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When do you suggest your client company file trademark registration?
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Answered on December 18, 2012
You are mostly right but have a misconception. There are two ways to gain trademark rights, one is to put the mark in use worldwide and then...
Is Graboid (www.graboid.com) legal?
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Answered on December 17, 2012
Graboid is located in Canada where file sharing is generally allowed. You are in the US where file sharing of copyrighted material is illegal....
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