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Should I wait until I get my paperwork from the library of Congress before I attempt to start negotiations?
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Answered on January 14, 2016
If you wrote something copyrightable, the copyright is already in place. It is the registration of the copyright which is pending but the rights...
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Is an option or collaboration agrmnt better, and if collab must ownership be 50/50, if author is passive?
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Answered on January 14, 2016
There is too much personal or confidential information involved for this to be answered on this site. Retain the services of an Entertainment or...
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How can I contact the NFL to make "Rams back to LA" t- shirts with a Rams helmet logo?
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Answered on January 14, 2016
You can contact either the St. Louis Rams or the NFL corporate offices but don't get your hopes up too high. Professional football protects its...
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What do I need to do to get the authorities to stop them.
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Answered on January 14, 2016
You need to speak to either the police to have her arrested or an attorney to have her blocked. You can also have your credit reports updated with...
Does using thumbnails of movie posters in a review website constitute fair-use?
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Answered on January 13, 2016
Revenue is not what makes it commercial. Fair use is not as simple as you appear to believe. It needs to be examined on a case-by-case basis and...
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What am I allowed to legally do? Which images or articles could I "re-use"? could I be sued for misinformation?
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Answered on January 13, 2016
It's never that simple. You should have an IP attorney advising you. No blanket answer will apply in all cases.
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Looking for some Legal advice on starting a clothing business?
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Answered on January 12, 2016
You have confused the concepts of trademark and copyright. Before you go any further, in addition to retaining IP and business counsel, I would...
Can I use famous quotes in my art work to sale? Without permission, and freely use without fear of breaking copyright laws?
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Answered on January 12, 2016
Generally, short quotes are not copyrightable, but they may be trademarked. However, you have a bigger issue. If you are taking someone else's...
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How do I protect my privacy while hiring a photographer for family photos?
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Answered on January 12, 2016
Just because the photographer says she will own the copyright does not mean that you cannot negotiate an agreement to hire her whereby you get the...
Can I use part of the Oklahoma US state flag in a logo and on T-Shirts?
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Answered on January 12, 2016
You need to have an IP attorney clear this usage. It is very possible that it is protected by the Osage Nation. Flags themselves are not...
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