Questions answered by Michael P Matesky II

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Is it a crime for someone to advertise that I work for them when I don't even know them?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 27, 2013

It may not be a crime, but it certainly sounds like a violation of your legal rights. It may constitute a form of trademark infringement...

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CEG Copyright Infringement Settlement

Michael's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

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What lawyer could revise my contract for me in my location?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 24, 2013

You can use the Avvo Find a Lawyer function to see lawyers with relevant experience in your area. I have experience with arts, entertainment, and...

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Isn't Avvo violating copyright by using an attorney's photograph from the attorney's firm's website?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 16, 2013

I don't think Avvo "mines" photographs from sites. Rather, attorneys upload photos for their profiles (at least, that's what I did). Now, as...

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I'm an entertainment professional, who sells his comedy DVDs. You tube has been posting the entire videos. Can I sue?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

You might be eligible to participate in YouTube's ContentID system, which could allow you to monetize the videos posted by others. See:...

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My art piece was published in a book without my permission and my name is not even credited for it. What are my rights?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

Based on the limited facts you've provided, it sounds like you may have a claim for copyright infringement. Whether or not you have registered the...

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Is it OK for a teacher to post student writing w/o parent permission if there is no name on it?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

What you're proposing raises the potential of copyright infringement liability. In the U.S., a writing is protected by copyright the moment it is...

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I applied for a TM name for our cologne. The TM office is saying someone else has it for a diff. industry.

Michael's answer | Answered on August 07, 2013

Your best bet is to hire a trademark attorney to handle the matter for you. Trademark attorneys aren't going to research your case for free, and...

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What if we want to register a brand in a similar field but the name of our brand is one word different?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 07, 2013

The answer to this question (1) will depend on many facts that are not included in your question (and should be discussed privately with an...

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Instead of patenting a web application, can I instead require everyone to checkbox a non-disclosure agreement when accessing it?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 03, 2013

If you've already launched, you have likely already lost the ability to patent your invention in many foreign countries, and you should talk to a...

Michael P Matesky II's Answers (182)

Is it a crime for someone to advertise that I work for them when I don't even know them?

CEG Copyright Infringement Settlement

What lawyer could revise my contract for me in my location?

Isn't Avvo violating copyright by using an attorney's photograph from the attorney's firm's website?

I'm an entertainment professional, who sells his comedy DVDs. You tube has been posting the entire videos. Can I sue?

My art piece was published in a book without my permission and my name is not even credited for it. What are my rights?

Is it OK for a teacher to post student writing w/o parent permission if there is no name on it?

I applied for a TM name for our cologne. The TM office is saying someone else has it for a diff. industry.

What if we want to register a brand in a similar field but the name of our brand is one word different?

Instead of patenting a web application, can I instead require everyone to checkbox a non-disclosure agreement when accessing it?