Questions answered by Floyd Edwin Ivey

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Registering another company's "abandoned" trademark

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

The abandoned mark may have resulted from an oversight. There may still be commerce and the mark may be able to be revived. You'll need advice...

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If I purchase a specific font to use for a phrase that will go on one of my products, am I still able to trademark the phrase?

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

You can file your logo in block letters and later use any font on your product. However, for some certainty, you should consult an Intellectual...

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I received a letter from Getty Images in reference to a pic I used 3 or 4 yrs ago, they seek close to $1000.00 what should i d

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

You will be able to find counsel who has encountered Getty. They can advise. You didn't take the photo. You used it to advertise your business. ...

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My web firm says I own website they built for me. Need expert to read contract (portion below) to see if I do--doesn't seem so.

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

You'll need an Intellectual Property attorney to advise.

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Question: Am I allowed to re-purpose toy action figures as decorative items or use them to create new art work?

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

The proposals appear to be derivatives. Production of a derivative is a right held by the Copyright holder. You should consult with Intellectual...

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I am a author who feels she has been cheated royalties do I need a lawyer?

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

Do you need a lawyer? Yes you do. You should consult with an Intellectual Property attorney.

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Does copyright law help with getting replacement discs for obsolete/out of print discs that are damaged and no longer readable?

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

The inquiry is whether or not the owner of a cd or disc for a game can exchange the damaged disc for a new disc through contact with the...

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Should Music Artists That Own Their Own Record Label Copyright Their Sound Recordings As Being Works Made For Hire?

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

For hire or not - its the contractual relationship. There is some confusion. For those who are hired to play then their contract will show that...

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Can I take a photo off of Google Earth and use it to create artwork?

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

Did you take the photo? That is, were you the author of the photograph? The author has rights including the right to copy. Your use would be...

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I invented something. Now I see it for sale. I had written the idea down and mailed it to myself. Is there anything I can do?

Floyd's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

The innovation was patentable but had it already been invented - an Intellectual Property attorney can tell you. Did the invention promotion...

Floyd Edwin Ivey's Answers (2955)

Registering another company's "abandoned" trademark

If I purchase a specific font to use for a phrase that will go on one of my products, am I still able to trademark the phrase?

I received a letter from Getty Images in reference to a pic I used 3 or 4 yrs ago, they seek close to $1000.00 what should i d

My web firm says I own website they built for me. Need expert to read contract (portion below) to see if I do--doesn't seem so.

Question: Am I allowed to re-purpose toy action figures as decorative items or use them to create new art work?

I am a author who feels she has been cheated royalties do I need a lawyer?

Does copyright law help with getting replacement discs for obsolete/out of print discs that are damaged and no longer readable?

Should Music Artists That Own Their Own Record Label Copyright Their Sound Recordings As Being Works Made For Hire?

Can I take a photo off of Google Earth and use it to create artwork?

I invented something. Now I see it for sale. I had written the idea down and mailed it to myself. Is there anything I can do?