Can I Create a lawsuit to sue company X who knocked off my designs? I created These designs for company Y as a 1099. ?
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Answered on December 25, 2017
Short Answer: Probably No. Based on information you have provided, company Y has standing to sue for infringement suits. In order to have...
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Can I file a dmca for someone copying hundreds of my app?
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Answered on December 24, 2017
Short Answer: YES. First, regarding your claimed copyright, copyright immediately attaches to a work upon its creation and storage in a...
Is it ok to register a trademark of a company name under my personal name as an individual?
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Answered on December 24, 2017
You need to distinguish between the company name and goods and services offered by the company under a name. The former is not a trademark, the...
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Can I sue taco Bell for have a policy that label me as a scammer
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Answered on December 24, 2017
Short Answer: NO. This is not a copyright case, but a case of bad customer relations by the taco Bell employee or a questionable policy by Taco...
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Will Copyright Office reject my application because I didn't write "No" for Work Made for Hire Question?
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Answered on December 23, 2017
Short Answer: They won't assume that the answer is No. The copyright officer examining your application will most likely notice to missing...
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An global IT giant infringed upon my IP. Need to take legal action. How do I proceed?
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Answered on December 23, 2017
Short Answer: Consult with an Intellectual Property attorney. Your question is very general. Does the "IT giant" have presence in the U.S. I...
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With a new proven biotech device, would you patent with the limited bio understanding now or wait until research reveals detail?
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Answered on December 22, 2017
Short Answer: You need to consult with a patent attorney. Under U.S. law, the term "invention" refers to the concept, not implementation and...
What are all the damages I can claim from seller if I sue him who breached contract and sold the house to different buyer?
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Answered on December 22, 2017
First, " a couple of thousand dollars" is not considered a significant sum of money in the context of your situation. Next, the contract damages...
Is it preferable that my songs are "published" before I apply for copyright registration?
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Answered on December 22, 2017
Short Answer: Yes. For optimal damages recovery potential and bargaining position in early settlement talks, in an infringement suit, you need to...
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How do I patent a product that i have an idea for ?
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Answered on December 20, 2017
Short Answer: You need to file a patent application BEFORE public disclosure of your invention. Public disclosure means disclosing to a single...