Must I get PRC publishing company permission to publish my abridged translation of it's dictionary of proverbs published in 1979

Translation is a right of the copyright owner. You'll need permission from the owner of the work of authorship. See intellectual property counsel.

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Can I post translations of excerpts of a book on my FB timeline?

Translation is one of the property rights owned by the Copyright holder. The Asker will need permission from the owner to use translations in the...

What is the significance of copyright and what effect did copyright laws have on Napster?

Journalism involves investigation, research, reporting and writing. A lot of "copyright" is involved and no doubt there is significant formal...

What is the process and cost (including legal representation) to obtain a patent?

The Inventor must be beyond the "idea" and have a "thing" or "structure" which does something. An Intellectual Property attorney who is also a...

Can I use trial transcripts taken from a documentary in a theatrical production?

The proposal appears to be the use of trial testimony in a play. 293 F.3d 791 denies copyright to a court reporter. But the use proposed in the...

For a trademark Declaration Of Use, is the time for filing based on the foreign registration date or US registration date?

UK rules for the UK and US rules for marks filed in the US. Get advice from an Intellectual Property attorney.

I do not want our wedding photographer to use the photos she takes for promotion, advertising etc. Her contract does not address

The photographer is the author and, unless otherwise stated in a contract, owns the copyright property in the photographers. Read the agreement...

A business forces me to participate my business in Halloween, which I don't celebrate! can I sue for violation of civil rights?

The Asker has a contract with a consignment community. The community unilaterally changed the Asker's website. The Asker needs to consult with...

With regard to the commission and sale of intellectual property, can emails containing terms of sale be considered binding?

Many "contracts" can be valid when done with email. See an Intellectual Property attorney.

A invention about new clean energy. i would like to share with you,if you can do the agency

The offer by the Asker is for a Patent Attorney to enter into a business relationship. This offer differs from a contingency fee relationship...