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A competitor sent me an email saying I'm infringing on their copyright for product designs - what should I do?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
You need to see an Illinois Intellectual Property Lawyer BEFORE you reply in any detail, or preferably at all. You are under no obligation to reply...
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Should I sue a university for copyright violation infringement?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
No, you should not sue, YET. Yes, you should hire a lawyer. You need a calm objective review. You proceed by seeing an IP lawyer and have the...
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What is the best way to get a patent on a product? how much will it cost?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
It is time to lawyer up with an IP attorney. A patent pending covers your product to the extent the patent application that is pending describes...
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I wrote a Reading App and want to give it to a tech person to complete. Do I have to have a copywrite on the app?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
You already have a copyright (not "copywrite" - copywrite is when you write copy), as it is automatic pursuant to Federal law: 17 USC 102(a)...
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We are a start-up company that is licensing an artist who is a photographer. We print their images on items like hand bags.
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Answered on September 11, 2012
That is not true. Ask them to "put their money where their mouth is" and indemnify you in writing to back up their boast that "we can print the...
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Hi I am making a DocuFilm and I need to use a news clip from 1981 in my film. Could I possibly use this under "Fair Use"?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
You likely could, if you just used what you need an no more. But I still recommend contacting the news channel and getting permission. If your...
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I want to have a dance and call it The Cinderella Christmas Ball. Can I do this?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
Yes, just don't copy any Disney stuff. So, NO don't dress a character like THAT Cinderella, unless you get a licensed costume. As a practical...
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Can I turn my own compositions into songs?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
Sure, why not. Register your copyrights right away on your 3 compositions and then on your full-length songs. An Entertainment or IP lawyer can...
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If I have a website where I have freelance writer post information on free coupons is there any legalities involved?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
"Legalities" - Hmmm that usually refers to recordings and notarizations and customs procedures. You would want to form a business entity and record...
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Hi, is it legal to put an instructional youtube video that isn't mine on my website, while i make money off of my website?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
NO, that would be very foolish. Just link to it, and don't falsely claim or imply it is yours. You rip them off and their lawyer may rip you a new...
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