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Selling a similar item to someone else's. How different does it have to be to not be copyright infringement?
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Answered on August 31, 2013
You're in the right church, but maybe not the right pew.
Your question raises a query in the field of "intellectual property." In general, the...
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Thinking of starting mugshot business
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Answered on August 31, 2013
Waitaminit! Is this a LEGAL question?
Okay, assuming it is, here are my preliminary thoughts on some legal issues that might be...
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Is this copyright infringement - using a quote in my wall decals product?
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Answered on August 31, 2013
You've got a problem that requires confidential advice from an attorney experienced in copyright matters. Whenever someone receives a cease and...
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My director threatened me to resign, or he will get company lawyer involved to put disclaimer on my license, what do I do?
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Answered on August 30, 2013
Gee, this sounds serious. Find a local attorney who's experienced in employment law.
In general, avoid writing or signing anything about this...
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Property management company on-line reputation protection?
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Answered on August 30, 2013
I agree with Kevin's wise counsel.
The first order of business is not to exacerbate the problem.
In an extreme circumstance, a "lawsuit"...
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Is it copyright infringement if I create an earphone brand "supabeats" since beats by dre is already established?
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Answered on August 29, 2013
No, but you're asking the wrong question twice over.
First, the area of law is trademark rather than copyright.
Second, a public forum such...
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Can I reprint newspaper concert ads for resale
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Answered on August 28, 2013
As a technical matter, Att'y Burdick is correct.
But he didn't directly address fact that many of these ads would be "orphan works." (That...
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What should I do if I am interested in writing and selling a study guide online to help others pass a certification exam?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
And the problem is .....?
Are you concerned that as a "volunteer board member," you might have a duty to the organization that would prevent you...
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I want to use a real person's last name on a product. But, is it better to get permission from a real person, or to make one up?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
Have you considered that you wouldn't be likely to federally register the term as a trademark, if it is primarily merely a surname?
See sec....
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Can someone trademark or copyright something that is not his own if it is not registered in his country?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
I agree with Boyana's answer. That's because trademarks are territorial and there is no requirement that a trademark be "original." In that way,...