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We're making free fan-made movie re-enactment of a video game. Can we use images from the actual video game in a Kickstarter?
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Answered on April 09, 2013
Attorney Sullivan couldn’t have answered your question any better. I’ll note only a few things. For copyright infringement analysis purposes it...
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Do I need permission from authors on book written about me and my work to use front/back cover copy in my commercial webinars?
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Answered on April 09, 2013
By "color copy" I assume you mean some or all of the words written on the front and back cover of the book and some additional language that you're...
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Can I use pop culture references in a new-media sitcom script?
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Answered on April 09, 2013
In addition to being a nominative use of the trademarks [or what, in your examples, would be more accurately called "referential use"] it is also...
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Can I sell photographs of junkyard automobiles that depict old, antique logos? I.E. an old Cadillac from the 40's?
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Answered on April 09, 2013
I agree with Attorney Ross on his copyright analysis but not his trademark analysis.
As noted, someone may still own the copyright in the...
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Can I sell my photographs with famous quotes on them?
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Answered on April 09, 2013
Yes. As for attributing the quote, yes, you SHOULD include the name of the author. Unless you are selling a significant number of photographs...
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I have named a character in a children's story, 'Pops Ickle'. Is this an infringement on the Trademark 'popsicle'?
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Answered on April 09, 2013
Wait. The prerequisite for bringing a trademark law-based claim [any type, even dilution and the false association, false endorcement, false...
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How can a italian cloth manufacture export to ny?
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Answered on April 08, 2013
Contact Attorney Charles Doland [ http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/90025-ca-michael-doland-167000/website.html ]. If I remember correctly he now only...
I'm considering starting a new business, making my own potpourri, oils and soaps, do I need a patient this or just my brand name
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Answered on April 07, 2013
You need to read a book or two about how intellectual property law relates to your innovations and the branding of your products. Visit the first...
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Can I use the names of comic book characters alter-egos in a business context
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Answered on April 07, 2013
There is a potential copyright and a potential trademark concern.
SOME fictional characters are protected by a copyright that is distinct and...
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Can I make a poster for my HS BB team using templates of copyrighted baseball cards?
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Answered on April 07, 2013
I don't understand what you want to do. You say that you will be using "templates of copyrighted baseball cards" but then say you will use "a...
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