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If someone has a ton of pictures on a online public site like a facebook and are not copyright protected ...
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Answered on September 30, 2013
No, not without permission. All pictures are automatically protected by copyright law, even if the copyright owner did not register with the US...
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I was told that when you write a book you have an automatic copyright. Is that true?
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Answered on September 12, 2013
All creative works automatically enjoy copyright protection even without registration with the US Copyright Office. Therefore, you don't need to...
I'm an artist (specifically rapper) looking to protect my intellectual property, should I copyright, or trademark?
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Answered on September 10, 2013
Copyright protects many different works of art, including music. Trademarks protect brand names, slogans, and logos. So if you're trying to...
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USPTO or the Library of Congress?
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Answered on September 08, 2013
USPTO is the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is the office that accepts trademark applications. Visit their website at uspto.gov. I...
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Can I publish a collection of images I have found on the image sharing website "4chan.org" into a coffee table book?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
No. All of those images are likely protected under copyright law.
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What if we want to register a brand in a similar field but the name of our brand is one word different?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
You should speak with a trademark attorney to thoroughly analyze this for you. My initial impression is that the marks are confusingly similar and...
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I want to make a card game inspired by a short story published in the 1930s. Do I need to seek permission to publish this?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
You need to speak with a copyright attorney. All works published before 1923 are in the public domain and available without permission. After...
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If i were to use a name for my music that was used for a music product would i get sued for doing so?
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Answered on August 05, 2013
Hi,
Actually, the correct question is whether this is trademark infringement. Copyrights protect original works of expression, such as music. ...
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Do I have to pay the full amount being demanded by a company for unlicensed use of their copyrighted image on my website?
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Answered on August 05, 2013
No, you don't have to pay the amount demanded. However, they may sue you in court if you refuse. The first thing you should do is ask them to see...
I would like to know how to get a license for a COMIC logo example Wonder women?
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Answered on August 02, 2013
Contact the trademark/copyright owner. Here, that means contacting DC Comics and speaking with their licensing department.
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