My YouTube video went semi-viral. Was used without my permission last week by TV stations, papers, websites. How do I get paid?
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Answered on March 31, 2012
You have received great advice. However, I think this use on or shortly after St. Patrick's Day is for news purposes and unquestionably fair use....
Am I violating copyright or trademark laws using a picture of a bridge and building on my book I’m trying to sell to the public?
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Answered on March 31, 2012
Personal photographs of public buildings are legal. You should have no problem with this use. Just be sure to keep a copy of the original photo by...
Scope of oral deposition in a trademark case TTAB proceeding
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Answered on March 30, 2012
You appear to be a novice who does not know there are two types of oral depositions, namely discovery depositions and testimony depositions. In a...
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What "bundle" of rights are included in a US copyright of a literary work?
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Answered on March 30, 2012
Also, to the rights are international rights under the Berne Convention,
http://www.law.cornell.edu/treaties/berne/overview.html
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How do I rewrite a copyrighted script which is allowed by the Author?
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Answered on March 30, 2012
Ask the studio to prepare the contract and hire an entertainment lawyer to review what they write and make it fair and legal for you.
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Do I need permission?
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Answered on March 30, 2012
Yes. You apparently don't know about Audible.com (owned by Amazon) where that is already done by Carolyn McCormick....
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Can you remove unauthorized copied pictures from another website
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Answered on March 30, 2012
No effective recourse. Sure they might write or have an attorney write websites, but dozens more will crop up by then and the more you write the...
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Plaintiff mentions similar theme/ location (not alleged as Infringements) in Def. earlier movie. It may be coincidental.
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Answered on March 30, 2012
FAC - First Amended Complaint. Of course you can remove references, but Opposing Counsel can perhaps use that to advantage in many ways. All the...
Can I create magnets out of bottle caps with trademarked images, based on the first sale doctrine?
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Answered on March 30, 2012
The first sale doctrine may or may not protect arts and crafts using branded products. Trademark infringement is a very fact specific determination...
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How can I license a sports word,phrase and logo design to a company?
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Answered on March 29, 2012
If you do not yet have any company that has expressed interest, you need a licensing agent. You might try LIMA, the Licensing Industry...
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