Are words/phrases or images from a movie or book copyrighted? If so, in what context?
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Answered on March 13, 2014
Go ahead, make my day.
Short phrases such as what I wrote above are generally not protectible by copyright. But certain well-recognized memes...
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Can I include someone's copyrighted image or content by merely mentioning their name?
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Answered on March 09, 2014
To supplement the comments from my learned colleagues who've already posted, getting "permission" is the same thing as getting a "license."
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As a sole proprietor can I use my Fictitious Business Name also for my Website Domain Name?
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Answered on March 09, 2014
Yes.
Unless it happens to infringe on someone else's rights, such as trademark rights.
But if you've properly "cleared" the text you're using...
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What exactly does a patent cover?
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Answered on March 02, 2014
A regular utility patent covers various embodiments of an invention as defined by the CLAIMS. Each claim is looked at individually, and it's scope...
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Just Curious about fashion designers?
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Answered on March 02, 2014
Good question. I agree that it's just a matter of choice.
But it's more interesting (to me) that almost all law firms are named after the...
Can I stream a movie that I own online on my website to my customers for a fee?
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Answered on March 02, 2014
I'm afraid you misunderstand what it is to "own" a movie. Read the astute remarks of my colleagues, who understand copyright law.
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Is it fair-use to use an excerpt of a review on my website?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Attorney Burdick has provided an astute response that reminds me of the song from Oklahoma, which I paraphrase (hopefully in an example of Fair...
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Name confusion in music field
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Attorney Morton provides useful points to consider.
To dilate on one such point, if the re word label has gone out of business, maybe their...
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Can you trademark dictionary words and can they offer domain name protection?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
APPLE is a word in the dictionary, but it's been registered as a trademark for computers and a lot of other goods and services other than...
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Do I have the rights to my company name solely and should I take legal action?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Trademark rights go country by country. (Or locality by locality.) Also, it is important to distinguish between rights in a company name as such,...