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Are companies under any obligation to shut down anything that blatantly infringes on that company's trademarks or copyrights?
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Answered on February 03, 2017
Yes, there is such an obligation, to an extent. Failure to “police” your intellectual property (be it patent, trademark, or copyright) can result...
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How to protect an idea from being stolen?
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Answered on February 03, 2017
There are several ways of protecting your idea. The most effective is to file a patent application. That will give you the most security in...
I want to trademark a wine with the name, "Beethoven". But I discovered someone already has the name, "Beethoven's Fifth".
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Answered on February 03, 2017
Yes, you CAN, provided no one else is using the same or confusingly similar marks. You are correct in that Beethoven’s name and image are all in...
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Is a patent being infringed upon if only some of its claims are used in a different product?
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Answered on February 02, 2017
Your question is a good one but the answer is more complicated than it may seem at first glance. Under patent law, the claims are the inventions. ...
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Is it legal if I download youtube videos for my mobile app but I don't monetize and link to the original video?
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Answered on February 02, 2017
NO, what you are doing will not pass legal muster. Copyright law protects the owner from unauthorized printing, publishing, performing, filming,...
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What should I do if a corporation files an action seeking a court order against me? What would be my next step?
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Answered on February 02, 2017
You are correct. Since all Twitter requires is a court action, not a final ruling, they can take you down again by a simple court filing. ...
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I am producing a wine that I want to name "Symphony No. 9" after Beethoven's masterpiece. Is this legal?
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Answered on February 02, 2017
Yes, you CAN, provided no one else is using the same or confusingly similar marks. You are correct in that Beethoven’s name and image are all in...
Will I be be sued for copyright infringement
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Answered on February 01, 2017
Trademark infringement is evaluated by considering “The Likelihood of Confusion” between the two marks. Factors relevant to a likelihood of...
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What kind of lawyer negotiates the sale or rights to a patent?
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Answered on February 01, 2017
Your best bet would be to engage an attorney who is experienced and proficient in patent law and business law. The first task of your attorney...
Does poetry written by famous poets fall under Copyright. can we not recite poetry by famous poets and share it on social media.
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Answered on January 25, 2017
All original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer...