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Would I need to obtain a license to produce CDs of musical arrangements of other's works if it is for a non-profit purpose?
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Answered on July 29, 2017
Yes, a license is required. Making copies is a right reserved for the owner of the copyright. Profit or non-profit is irrelevant. See IP Counsel.
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I have a product idea that will help save life's I want to get it out there but don't want my idea stolen from me?
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Answered on July 29, 2017
Ideas are not protected by patents. Patents protect new structures which do something. Ideas might be protected by NDAs but most will not...
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Can I trademark my brand name if it is close to another company's name?
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Answered on July 28, 2017
Unlikely to obtain a mark so similar in sight and sound if similar goods or services are provided. See IP Counsel.
Can I sell a brand name item on Ebay I purchase in Italy at there wholesale store. Is that Trademark infringement?
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Answered on July 28, 2017
The inquiry by the attorney must have advised you that the Brand Name company considers the purchase from Italy to be infringing. Maybe it is and...
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Using not paid fully source and images on own web site?
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Answered on July 28, 2017
Contract issues - who owns the copyright? What contract provisions that relate to who owns? Debt Collection. See IP Counsel for copyright. See...
Can I hold up the cover of TIME Magazine in a photo for local paper article about me?
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Answered on July 28, 2017
Yes. There is no Trademark issue since you are not selling new magazines. There is no Copyright issue in that the use is either not substantial...
How do I place a lien on intellectual property/patent?
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Answered on July 28, 2017
There are statutory liens available in construction and other industries. One may provide assistance to providers of IP. However, absent such a...
Can I paint a Packer G logo on my shoes for myself?
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Answered on July 27, 2017
The Packers probably sell shoes and your use of the logo might be trademark infringement. If on one pair of your personal shoes only worn by you...
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How can I found out if I can use a name for a character that I have made up, So I don't infringe on any copyright laws?
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Answered on July 27, 2017
A character's name will probably be a Trademark Property. IP Counsel can conduct a trademark search or clearance to seek other character names...
What can I do if someone has bought a domain for a business name that I have registered?
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Answered on July 26, 2017
Business names may be unrelated to domain names. However you may have a cybersquatting issue. See IP Counsel.
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