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Where can I find an Attorney to discuss protecting my Intellectual Property rights for a software development idea?
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Answered on March 06, 2015
Many Registered Patent Attorneys throughout the United States have prepared and prosecuted software Patent Applications. Most will discuss the...
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Can a former employer use my images for advertising?
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Answered on March 06, 2015
Copyright properties made by an employee are owned by the employer. See Intellectual Property counsel.
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Legal issues with trademarking a word that is similar to a surname/city name?
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Answered on March 05, 2015
There are two important problems with your proposal. Surnames are not afforded trademark protection unless certain future events occur. You will...
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Is it legal to falsely attribute quotes to historic/public figures for commercial purposes?
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Answered on March 05, 2015
The question does not concern Trademark or Patent Law. Does Copyright fit? Short phrases are usually not protected by Copyright. Some publicity...
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Would this be a Trademark infringement?
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Answered on March 05, 2015
The hazard posed is refusal by the Trademark Examiner. Counsel cannot tell you with certainty. The opposing company handles food in more than one...
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Is it legal to embed (not upload) a pirated video from YouTube?
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Answered on March 04, 2015
No. It is copyright infringement. See Intellectual Property counsel and expect a letter and demand for payment.
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Is it illegal to sell photos of sports fan wearing their favorite NFL team logo such as a jersey?
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Answered on March 04, 2015
If the jersey suggests an association with a business conducted by the Asker then the photo is likely Trademark Infringement or Dilution. If the...
What are the legal ramifications of downloading ROMs when you have a backup of the cartridge?
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Answered on March 04, 2015
The material on the rom is a copyright property. Only the copyright owner has the right to make a copy or to grant a license to another to make...
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Can I and another author who's work was being downloaded without permission, file a lawsuit against website who did this?
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Answered on March 04, 2015
The Asker has to have the circumstances evaluated by intellectual property counsel who has had experience with Copyright Litigation. See an...
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What is the "clear" demarcation between fair use and copyright violation?
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Answered on March 04, 2015
There is certainly no clear demarkation without detailed examples of the "fair use" you suggest. With detailed examples there may only be advice...
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