Can I copyright and trademark a children's book series that has a trademarked character with an IP license?
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Answered on April 12, 2025
If the name of the book series doesn't include the registered trademark for the character, then, assuming no other impediments, you should be...
I want a photo of me taken down from my dads website ?
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Answered on April 11, 2025
aI take it that you've asked your father to have the old photos removed from the company website, but he's declined to do so. Right? Are you...
What defense should I use?
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Answered on April 06, 2025
You didn't mention whether you knew the sender before the transaction. The pattern is consistent with a scam. It would be prudent to seek and...
Can I publish a book containing ChatGPT-generated conversations without violating Canadian or American copyright laws?
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Answered on March 25, 2025
The current state of copyright law in the United States is that output from an AI Large Language Model is uncopyrightable. Whatever original...
I am retiring and my company is asking me to approve the right to use my image, name etc and to agree the social media policy
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Answered on March 24, 2025
You would be best served by consulting an employment lawyer and describing the circumstances of your employment and proposed retirement. Yes, the...
Can I copyright a work of fiction for copyright registration if it borrows and is a homage of a popular animated official show?
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Answered on March 23, 2025
Yes, you can register a copyright in your work of authorship regardless of whether it borrows elements from preexisting works. However, it's also...
Found out about a band with a Similar name. Should we change our name?
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Answered on March 22, 2025
It looks like you've been doing your homework. The situation you describe doesn't give rise to a pat answer. To minimize difficulties down the...
What rights does a talent agency have that gets to use my likeness in perpetuity, including in animation?
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Answered on March 20, 2025
From what you say, it sure sounds like that. But without the entire document, I wouldn't be able to generate a legal opinion.
Could I be sued for releasing a documentary about a failed convention if I have signed consent forms from all participants?
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Answered on March 19, 2025
What you say is that you've taken the precautions against known liabilities. You ask whether nevertheless you could be sued by someone who thinks...
Do I need to file for a DBA?
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Answered on March 15, 2025
I don't know if the law in Minnesota would be different. But if I'm operating a business in Pennsylvania as an LLC and if the business bank...