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I would like to use a famous character in an game that I am making. Which licenses do I need and how do I approach the owner?
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Answered on November 26, 2015
Your best bet would be to retain IP counsel to handle this. You first need to determine if there is a valid US copyright or trademark and go from...
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How is intellectual property rights distributed in intestacy?
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Answered on November 26, 2015
Copyright exists whether registered or not, presuming that the work was created under the 1976 Copyright Act. The copyright is personal property...
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Is this an interesting case for a copyright lawyer?
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Answered on November 25, 2015
For a complete answer to your question you will have to retain IP counsel and discuss all relevant details. However, I can say that in looking at...
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Who has the right to give permission to make derivative works?
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Answered on November 25, 2015
I concur with prior responders. Start with the copyright owner as listed in the work and verify that ownership with the copyright office.
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How do I file a claim against an estate in Oregon? What is a proper voucher presented.? Val
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Answered on November 25, 2015
It makes no sense to take a credit card number and promise that it will never be charged. More likely they said, or meant, you would not be...
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How can I find out if there are accounts opened in my name?
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Answered on November 25, 2015
Not only is this not an intellectual property question, it is not really a legal question as it is not an issue of law. The question is where to...
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How do I obtain loan information on a Nevada home my ex wife and I own and for which we are paying the mortgage?
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Answered on November 22, 2015
Prior responders are correct. If needed, you can take the matter back to the judge who granted the divorce and request that your ex be required to...
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Can i get sued for fraud on an online payday loan?
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Answered on November 22, 2015
If you used a bankruptcy attorney for your bankruptcy filing, I would direct this question to that lawyer. If the loan was properly listed and...
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What can I do if an out of State Insurance company sent a check made out to me & wife & she only signed & cashed it and kept all
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Answered on November 22, 2015
Prior responders are correct and you can also file a case in small claims court for your share of the money.
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What is considered copyright infringement as far as musical compositions go?
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Answered on November 22, 2015
If you wrote the songs, you have a copyright therein and can send him a cease and desist letter, or better, have a lawyer send it. If you have...
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