Could someone get a patent on a soap for skin ailments that consists of adding over-the-counter generic medicine to the soap?
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Answered on January 23, 2024
Probably not, because a patent must claim something novel and not obvious from the."prior art."
However the fact that you would be using OTC...
Can a State Claim be included as a Count in a Federal Complaint for copyright infringement?
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Answered on January 21, 2024
Such a claim might be cognizable under the "pendent jurisdiction" of the federal court, provided that it has personal jurisdiction over the...
Can I make a cartoon version of a painting and sell it?
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Answered on January 21, 2024
Assuming that the painting is within its term of copyright and your cartoon of Saint Paul appropriates unique expression from the oil painting,...
What type of attorney is needed to sue an engineer who got paid but did not complete the project in Phoenix, Arizona?
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Answered on January 21, 2024
You wiil want to consult a business litigation lawyer who practices in the court where you would be suing the engineer. I infer that the lawsuit...
Can I Report a Gold Digger to a public website?
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Answered on January 19, 2024
If you are willing to accept the possibility of being sued for defamation and have proof that everything you post publicly is 100% accurate, then...
How can I find a contingency copyright lawyer who can handle a much larger case?
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Answered on January 19, 2024
What you say doesn't sound like you have a likelihood of a significant monetary recovery. But that would be the basis on which a litigation...
Are online courses offered through websites like teachable and Kajabi subject to sales tax in NYC ? (No live components)
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Answered on January 14, 2024
I've recategorized this question to increase the likelihood that your question will be answered by an attorney with pertinent expertise.
I am in NYC offering private image consulting on zoom and prerecorded videos. Is this subject to sales tax for clients in NYC?
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Answered on January 14, 2024
I've recategorized this question to increase the likelihood that your question will be answered by an attorney with pertinent expertise.
My question is about copywrite issue, specially, using public domain in my works, including videos, books, merchandise.
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Answered on January 14, 2024
It sounds like you are on the right track. You are correct that the Steamboat Willie character, as depicted in the black-and-white cartoon is now...
Contract and crowdfunding. removed after contract. many affected. legal advice
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Answered on January 14, 2024
I've recategorized this question to increase the likelihood that your question will be answered by an attorney with pertinent expertise.