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Someone asked me to make their little girl a SnowWhite dress like the one in the movie. Can I legally charge for this service?
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Answered on August 04, 2015
1. Actual payment is not typically a factor. It is usually considered commercial use whether or not you are directly compensated.
2. If you use...
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Is there a statute of limitations (VA or federal) for theft of intellectual property I submitted to university professors?
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Answered on August 04, 2015
The good news is that the SOL on infringement runs from the date of each infringing event, not just the first. The bad news is I don't see...
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I signed as co-applicant for a visa card for a friend who wanted to rebuild her credit status. She maxxed out the card.
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Answered on August 03, 2015
No good deed goes unpunished. You were nice enough to co-apply for the card, and she took advantage. I am not certain as how "how this was done...
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Copyright question - client is using a logo from a business card I designed to promote his business.
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Answered on August 03, 2015
You may have a case for copyright infringement as you would continue to own the copyright in the card design unless Client has in writing that you...
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Can I open a store that sells designer shopping bags not the product?
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Answered on August 03, 2015
I don't see how listing these bags under "collectibles" in any way would stop someone from buying them with the intent of defrauding or infringing....
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Can I win lawsuit for Unauthorized Use of my Image of a Digital Media Publication?
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Answered on August 03, 2015
Use in a publication is very difficult to analyze. There may be First Amendment rights as well as intellectual property and rights of publicity...
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If I want to put some quotes from famous people are there any restrictions to that? And can I use a picture of them with quote?
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Answered on August 03, 2015
You are entering a realm which is ripe for infringement and other actionable concerns. You need to obtain the services of an IP attorney who can...
Are TV series characters' last names copyrighted?
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Answered on August 02, 2015
If you want to use the last name because you like the name, and it will not cause others to connect with the tv show, you can likely get away with...
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Autodialer from a generated number
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Answered on August 02, 2015
As previous responder pointed out, this is spoofing and spoofing is illegal. In addition, once you dispute the debt, you should not be contacted. ...
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Is google legal?
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Answered on August 02, 2015
1. Yes, Google is legal.
2. Yes, you can do what Google does, but of course that means you have to know what Google does, which may not be what...
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