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So, for using "Jake TheDog" and a piece of art of Jake as my profile picture, could I be sued for copyright infringement?
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Answered on April 25, 2016
I agree with the other comments in that this question relates to trademark and cybersquating issues and not to copyright issues. You really need to...
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If i did not own the picture why wouldn't they take it down? Do i somehow own it through my husband? Does it violate DMCA?
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Answered on March 28, 2016
Tell the photographer to send the DMCA take-down notice. Also, the ISP should have a link available to explain how its take-down procedures work....
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Can you create an art object that looks like a NFL team mascot or logo and not infringe on any copyright Or logo ?
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Answered on January 29, 2016
Oregon Ducks.
Oregon State Beavers.
The University of Oregon has about 60 trademark filings with the federal trademark office. I have not...
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Can they still apply for a trademark & registration number thru TESS using the name of "---- Vapor Lounger"?
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Answered on January 11, 2016
Vapor Lounge was registered in 2012 with a first use date in 2009. The registration is generally for retail store services. Since my American...
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I'd like to trademark a phrase I created. Is Legal Zoom legitimate? Or should I hire a real attorney?
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Answered on November 15, 2015
It is not appropriate to use AVVO to seek comment on commercial products. AVVO is not an ad agency. That being said, Legal Zoom is a tool, just...
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HOW EFFECTIVE IS A POORMANS COPYRIGHT?
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Answered on October 29, 2015
A poor man's copyright (as you've described it) is as effective as a poor man's brain surgery. I would not look forward to relying on either. Just...
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I have an online domain / business name trademarked in the US. It is being infringed by a user in Canada. Can I defend it?
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Answered on October 29, 2015
You do not explain "how" your trademark is being infringed. You do not explained "where" it is being infringed. You do not explain if the issue...
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Is it legal to purchase Brand new ipads & macbooks from electronics retailers in the U.S when ON-SALE then RESELL ?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
Once an IP rights owner sells its product, it cannot control further resales absent some sort of agreement with the reseller. For this reason, you...
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How do I prove copyright infringement?
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Answered on August 11, 2015
For the same reason that you would need to hire a good surgeon to perform brain surgery (you cannot do it yourself), you also need to hire a good...
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Is it against copyright to use the word oregon and black/green on a design?
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Answered on August 07, 2015
It depends on whether the resulting design is substantially similar to another author's creative work. By the way, you should not limit your...
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