Can my car be sold at auction while I was on deployment, even after a power of attorney was provided to the police?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
Wrong. A power of attorney grants someone else the authority to conduct business on your behalf, like 'sell your car.' A power of attorney...
If you write a book with video game character name is that copyright infringement?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
No, it would not violate copyrights. But it might be trademark infringement. For instance, if you used the name "Pikachu" it likely would be...
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I need a boilerplate "work for hire" website design contract, paid work.
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Answered on July 17, 2012
Totally agree with the others that you should just search through the copyright lawyers on this site and pick a few to contact.
That said, I...
Should Software As A Service (SAAS) be registered in Trademark Class 35 or 42?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
I would need to know a lot more about the actual service you are providing before I could answer it correctly. If your attorney has reviewed it...
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What is the best way to find a local lawyer for my case?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
This site (AVVO) is the best way. Use the "find a lawyer" portion in the search above, and just put in your area. AVVO gives helpful ratings too,...
Are the scrabble tiles protected under trademark law?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
What you are asking for is a clearance opinion that no lawyer in his right mind can provide you for free. The answer to this question is very...
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Can I make a review of a game? And if so, how much in-game footage and content can I show?
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Answered on July 17, 2012
The earlier answer is correct, game reviews are generally considered 'fair use.' The reason is that you are not copying the game for the purpose...
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IsAdding to my published bk/copyrighting it as 2nd edition a legal way to end my granting publisher exclusive right to sell it?
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Answered on July 16, 2012
Depends on how you defined "the work." Probably not. One of the exclusive rights of the copyright owner is the right to make derivative works. So...
If I was to dedicate a book to someone "In Loving Memory of . . . ", do I have to get permission from someone?
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Answered on July 13, 2012
Not exactly sure what the question means. You say the book as nothing to do with the person to whom the book is dedicated, but there is a...
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Do I need a copyright infringement lawyer?
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Answered on July 13, 2012
There is a ton of advice about exactly this situation. You should first visit fightcopyrighttrolls.com and copyrightinfringementadvisor.com.
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