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In terms of copyright where do I stand using characters I co created with another writer in a work of my own?
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Answered on February 24, 2015
Determining if co-creators of a work were joint authors is very fact-intensive and based ultimately on the intent of the parties involved. To know...
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Tax question. I want to start buying and selling houses as a side business. From a tax point of view, should I incorp.? LLC? dba
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Answered on February 24, 2015
You can get pass-through tax liability with an LLC or an S-corp, but ultimately an LLC is more flexible because of fewer formalities plus limited...
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Can I get sued for this?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
Based on what you have said, you are running a real risk of trademark dilution and cybersquatting claims from Pepsi. You should get a consultation...
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Does any lawyer knows what is going on in the world behind the scenes.
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Answered on February 23, 2015
I couldn't make out a question from what you wrote and there is no way to tell what your problem is, so if you could clarify that would be great,...
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On tumblr someone is using pictures of me and lying about me. They snapped these photos off of tinychat. He has about 20 photos
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Answered on February 23, 2015
The first step for you should be to review tumblr's terms of use, privacy, and other policies and see if they have any takedown remedies for people...
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I'm owed $1000 per a signed contract, am I able to sue for additional damages in small claims? If so, what amount is reasonable?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
As far as damages for what you are owed (compensatory damages), litigants can sometimes get consequential damages, which seek to reimburse the...
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I am about to do a short film and i need to know what kinda permits and permissions i need for locations and people.
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Answered on February 23, 2015
You will need contracts and releases from all talent appearing in the film, as well as location releases from the owners of the places you shoot if...
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Can I copyright a catch phrase that includes a trademarked name for a commercial product?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
Short phrases and name are not capable of copyright protection, but are under trademark law.
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How do I use a trademark notice for product variants?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
The only thing I can add to the great answers you already have is to note that it is violation of federal law to use the "R" symbol for an...
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Character skin to resemble disney's character in an app, legal?
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Answered on February 22, 2015
This forum is for general legal information only; only a visual review of your character and legal analysis in light of that review can help...
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