I am building replica cars for a rental business. Is it illegal to use the OEM badges/ logos on my replica?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
REPLICA may stand for Really Expensive Penalties Lying In Court Await. What you call "Replica" we IP lawyers may call l counterfeit, fraud,...
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Ok, to be more specific, I have made a model of the idea.
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Answered on July 05, 2012
With the move from FTI to FTF, the game changes and proving your date of invention is basically going to be filing a good patent application, so...
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Is there a database anywhere to review PPM?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
You are asking the wrong question, as you should be asking "What lawyer should I hire for a PPM." These are custom contracts so samples would just...
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Is it legal or fair use to do a documentary examining the death of a celebrity using their likeness reproduced by a 3D artist?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
The documentary is probably fair use. The 3D likeness sounds illegal as a violation of publicity rights of the celebrity. Attorney Koslyn gives you...
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What kind of document that the logo builder company should provide me once he finishs my logo creation?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
Copyright assignment and specially commissioned work for hire. Do both.
Can I use artwork from a t-shirt I purchased (i.e. Snoopy) or a famous figure in reconstructive design and sell my recon-design?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
A single shirt? Low risk. Multiple shirts, increased risk. If this is a business plan for you then high risk and you need to get a lawyer to help...
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Can my gf's exhusband take their son away from her to his home state due to claims by him that I am "mean" to him?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
1. Removal requires court permission.
2. The ex has a point, your wife needs to do discipline her child, not you.
3. You CAN afford a lawyer....
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How does an app on the app store like "logosQuiz" not infringe any trademark or copyright law?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
Simple. The use is nominative and refers to the trademark owner and no affiliation between the owner of the trademark and the game owner is...
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I put a deposit down on an apartment and i found something else less expensive in another state. can i get my money back
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Answered on July 05, 2012
Doubt it. Look at the lease. If in doubt after reading, see an attorney.
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Can I refer to a dead public figure in a play that I plan to write?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
The short answer is YES, probably, more so if it is a commentary, satire or criticism (positive or negative).
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