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I have an idea I would like to patent. Would it be best to file an application on my own, or should I contact an attorney first?
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Answered on May 01, 2015
Preparing your own Application is a mistake likely to result in the loss of any rights you might have. The application must be prepared by...
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What are the things I should look for? I hired an p. attorney to represent me as I approach a company to either sell or licwinc
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Answered on April 30, 2015
This is contract matter to be pursued for you by an attorney in your state. See business/licensing counsel with experience with selling patents.
If a third party discovers an example of copyright infringement, can a "finder's fee" be requested prior to disclosing details
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Answered on April 30, 2015
This is a contract/business law question. Redirect to another forum.
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Can you be the subject of a professional photography shoot, wearing a tshirt with a specific character?
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Answered on April 30, 2015
Personal use only suggests it won't be seen on a web site or place where the owner of the copyright protected character will see it. If so then...
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How can I copyright work I no longer have the original photo for, but my face appears in the photo?
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Answered on April 30, 2015
If you took the photographs then you are the owner of the copyright interest. Where you no longer have the originals, but you took the...
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I have done a few drawn portraits of celebrities. I do not want to sell them, only show publicly
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Answered on April 29, 2015
Publicity and or celebrity rights will likely be asserted as damages. Additionally, your use suggests sponsorship and will likely result in a...
Should I apply for a patent, or trade secret for a hair extension installation technique that I created.
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Answered on April 29, 2015
Trade Secret not likely of benefit - the assistant already knows and has already told. And the technique can likely be reverse engineered without...
In creating a Mobile App for Fantasy football can I use photos of players in their team's jerseys to identify them?
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Answered on April 29, 2015
Use of "faces" and Jerseys having team logos invites two problems. The "face" may have publicity value to the team member and your might receive a...
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Am i legally allowed to use the logo of a news network in an animated video?
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Answered on April 29, 2015
Maybe, but any use of an existing logo invites the owner of that logo to consider sending a demand to you. Notice that many TV Shows are careful...
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Does my employer have the rights to work that I have done on my personal computer at home and must I submit it to be searched?
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Answered on April 28, 2015
The question does describe a twist on the standard circumstance. Copyright work done for the employer is the employer's property. If you have...
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