I am wanting to make a mask based on a character from a published fictional non physical digital work (A video game) [Fair Use]?
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Answered on September 06, 2017
You ask about fair use. This is the simplest part of your scenario to cover. There is no chance that you can claim fair use as this defense...
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Do I have grounds to sue for copyright infringement, or something similar?
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Answered on September 05, 2017
It does not sound like you have a basis for a claim against their business itself, but rather may have something regarding their duplication of...
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Can I monetize and blog that shows how to create crafts based on movies, tv, and shows?
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Answered on September 05, 2017
You have received good responses already. I just want to add that enabling ads is likely not a relevant part of this analysis. If the blog post...
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Is it possible to sue Twitter and YouTube? I believe that they're ALLOWING bullying of us Conservatives and it's ridiculous!
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Answered on September 05, 2017
So you want Twitter to stop people from being mean to you? This seems to be outside of their responsibility and is more a result of the general...
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I have a food product and I have found another product with a very similar name. Can we still use the name? ?
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Answered on September 05, 2017
It sounds very likely that you are running a risk, but no attorney can provide a good opinion without a careful review of all the facts, in...
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Am I infringing author's rights by translating his book without his permission and saving it in PDF format?
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Answered on September 02, 2017
Technically yes, but if it on your computer and only you see it, the downside is minimal.
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Can I trademark a business name in the U.S.A where someone is using a similar name in Canada.
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Answered on September 02, 2017
If the mark is registered in Canada this does not mean it is not used in the US. If it is used in the US then the user has acquired common law...
Concerning common law pre-1972 sound recordings, what does an attorney look for?
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Answered on September 02, 2017
First of all, a search of "copyright" is more likely to get results than "sound recording." Second, the issue of a copyright is not as simple as...
Do I need to get anybody's permission to write/publish a biographical novel.
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Answered on August 31, 2017
Unauthorized biographies are neither rare nor illegal. Be careful to avoid any misstatements, however, as they may be considered defamation.
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Is there such a law as refund fraud?
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Answered on August 31, 2017
It is not fraud to ask for a "refund." It is fraud if he claims to have paid for the product, perhaps producing false receipts. You can ask for...
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