What if I remix a song or make it "substantially different" but i use a clip of the song in a youtube video that sounds similar
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Answered on February 20, 2017
That's a derivative work, a right held by the author and is infringement by you. Have to author your own stuff. Unless you get a license from the...
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Alternate Characters in Trademarked Name
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Answered on February 20, 2017
not if its goos or services are the same or similar to those of the existing company.
What to do when a professor plagiarize/steal my work?
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Answered on February 20, 2017
See school regulations or rules regarding research rights of a student. The professor and school may own the rights. See IP counsel.
How different does something have to be to patent it?
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Answered on February 17, 2017
So different that, under 35 USC 103, combining two or more prior patents pertaining to similarities to the structure of your invention, that a...
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Patent Application: Include Technology and Use cases
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Answered on February 14, 2017
It is the structure that is patented. All uses, including those the inventor has not realized, are owned by the inventor. Structure includes the...
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How does a website like "DRUDGE" not violate TM or Copyright laws?
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Answered on February 14, 2017
News Reporting is one example of Fair Use which is use of copyright property that is not infringing.
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If I upload a video of my wedding where I'm dancing to a song is there infringment for using that song?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
The commercial aspect requires you to get a license from Sony. Same as other motion picture companies. You have to get a license. See your IP...
I have found 458 trademarks that have the word UBER in its name even a UBERCOMMUTE. So my UberSub should be ok?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
An attorney engaged in Trademark Law would have to conduct a search and evaluate the products/services in order to advise.
Can I hire an attorney from anywhere in the US for helping me with trademarking a name or should it be within my own state?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
Anywhere. Counsel can advise regarding the limitations on words, phrases and other things which can be trademarks and can interact on your behalf...
Can I use the word Uber in my business name is in UberSub; the business is not the same as Uber. Would this be ok?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
If similar in sight or sound for similar goods or service the infringement and refusal by the Trademark Office. The nature of the service or goods...
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