What is the process of a Temporary Restraining Order to take money from the person copying my product? How long?
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Answered on April 01, 2021
The prerequisite to obtaining a temporary restraining order ("TRO") is the filing of a claim in federal court. Presumably you would have a claim...
Is it legal to produce a card game that mentions the title and artist of a song? What about a small set of lyrics as well?
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Answered on February 18, 2021
Your question raises three issues, two involving copyright law and one involving trademark law.
Under copyright law, the title of a song is...
Can my company edit an already-produced video that was commissioned for our use?
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Answered on February 08, 2021
The starting point for addressing your question is whether you can show that the video was a "work made for hire." When a company commissions a...
Does the removal of a racist statue in a private park preclude a valid rights claim under the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990?
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Answered on February 03, 2021
Provided the author of the work (in this case, the sculptor) can show he/she is of "recognized stature," VARA can be used to prevent unauthorized...
I got a call from Michael Lee saying I sold a fake otter box and now have to pay $350.
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Answered on January 29, 2021
Be mindful that there are lawyers and even firms that claim to specialize in defending cases of this type. Typically they will counsel you "not to...
Is it legal to photoshop normal pictures of people into nudes?
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Answered on January 28, 2021
To add to the prior comments, the facts you describe would appear to support a claim for "false light," which is a type of tort claim recognized in...
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