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I have seen a variety of answers that relate to copyright infringement, but just want to be sure about something.
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Answered on September 27, 2014
Copyright law in the United States generally gives a term of protection to the Author of the extent of the life of the Author plus 70 years. ...
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Anything seahawks is a huge hit. if a free logo is found, can we use for resale
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Answered on September 26, 2014
The Asker's proposal is clear infringement. Expect immediate action by the Seahawks. See an Intellectual Property attorney.
Is it copyright infringement to create a companion workbook (all questions based on book) for psychologists to use in therapy?
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Answered on September 25, 2014
The author has the right to produce a derivative work. Production by another without permission/licensing from the author is copyright...
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First Use in Commerce Trademark - Downloadable Software
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Answered on September 25, 2014
Is there commerce when a product is free and accompanied by advertising, an invitation to sign-up for a mechanism to download the product and where...
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Can a freelance web designer legally refuse to release passwords to the site to the owner of the business after he's been fired?
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Answered on September 25, 2014
It's contractual. What is the agreement. If not an employee then did the freelance give up copyright by contract? Get advice from an...
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Trademark question...
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Answered on September 24, 2014
Intellectual Property and Employment Agreements commonly limit the employee's use of IP authored during the course of employment. One or more of...
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Can I copy a consent form word-for-word, but just substitute my organization's name for another?
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Answered on September 23, 2014
You'll have to consult your organization's intellectual property attorney. Is a "consent form" a work of authorship as is a writing, a painting, a...
Can employee assign to business card like Sam's Club used for a company purchase use for personnel?
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Answered on September 23, 2014
Probably not legal. First, is this personal purchase known to the company? If not then it may be theft. Will there be tax avoidance, sales tax...
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Can i re-purpose something and get a patent for it?
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Answered on September 23, 2014
A patent protects a "structure", i.e., the parts and pieces of an invention and how they work together. Applications not recognized by the...
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Is it possible to get an improvement patent on my own previous (and now expired) design patent?
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Answered on September 22, 2014
As with utility patents, an "improvement" of a design is a change not suggested by prior inventions. The "improvement" must be more than a minor...
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