Let's say I have the exact book title as an already published book, will I get sued, even if the plot line isn't the same?
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Answered on February 18, 2021
I have two answers. (1) I agree with Ms. Koslyn that titles are not subject to copyright, although a title might serve as a trademark. So one...
Can my business name includes a common phrase that is also in a TV show's name? Can that be considered trademark infringement?
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Answered on January 26, 2021
A common phrase can be appropriated for use as a trademark--for example, Nike's JUST DO IT. The question, then, would be whether your use of NIP...
Tshirt sports
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Answered on January 25, 2021
I agree with my colleagues. Using red and gold and the words KANSAS CITY along with (presumably) the Roman numeral LV could constitute trademark...
Can I sell a Friends door peephole frame replica without infringing any copyrights?
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Answered on January 25, 2021
I agree with my colleagues. There are two issues: (1) whether the peephole frame on Friends is subject to copyright protection, so that if you...
Is it legal to sell sex toys that have been used?
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Answered on January 19, 2021
I agree with Ms. Koslyn. The potential liability that you could face for transmission of disease, whether knowingly or negligently, seems to be...
Can you give away free Disney stickers that I created, without it being infringement?
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Answered on January 13, 2021
If I understand your question correctly, you want to sell blank mugs by giving away Disney decals with them. I suppose the buyer could then use...
May I record and publish an audiobook of the King James Bible?
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Answered on January 05, 2021
I agree that the answer depends upon which version of the King James Bible you plan to use. Translations can be the subject of copyright...
Can a company have the same name as me if I was established first but did not register? If I trademark, will that supersede?
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Answered on December 31, 2020
You need to talk to a qualified intellectual property lawyer in your area about this. Generally, if you had the name first and there is a...
Setting aside copyright concerns, would it also be a violation of a sites Terms of Use to copy the privacy policy paragraph?
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Answered on October 29, 2020
One would have to see the Terms of Use to answer your question whether the Terms of Use prohibit what you want to do. Review the Terms of Use...
Can you use a spin-off of a famous persons last name for your business name?
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Answered on October 13, 2020
I agree with my colleagues. Mr. Claiborne hit the nail on the head: Regardless whether one changes a letter or two of a famous person's name, the...
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