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Being accused of copyright infringement and received an invoice from business to pay for damages? Is this legit or to scare me?
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Answered on April 21, 2013
Whether or not you should pay depends on many factors. The first step is to check whether the images were registered with the Copyright Office. If...
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May I quote a tv show presenter and his guests on my next selling book?
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Answered on April 21, 2013
A compilation of quotations would constitute copyright infringement unless you get permission. Although you may want to frame the book as...
Why is it allowed to sell custom made mouse pads (http://www.custommousepad.com) with trademarked pictures/logos/characters?
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Answered on April 04, 2013
Don't assume that those who make mousepads with printed logos didn't pay licensing fees or are simply breaking the law. You must get proper...
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Is my company name protected against a new company that only recently filed trademark with a similar name and business type?
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Answered on April 02, 2013
Although you may have a position of seniority for your mark, you want to properly enforce your position. This may not be an easy task since the...
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Someone copied my website. I reported it to their website hosting co. They're threatening to sue because the host suspended site
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Answered on April 02, 2013
It sounds like you are exercising your rights as a copyright holder. As with all threats of lawsuits, it is best to use an attorney who can see...
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Can recipes be copyrighted if published on line only ?
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Answered on March 10, 2013
Lists of ingredients are not copyrightable.
USPTO.gov and doing a trademark search what does live / dead mean?
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Answered on March 10, 2013
When a trademark is listed as "dead," it is not registered with the USPTO for various reasons. However, lack of registration is not by itself an...
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I am looking to pick a domain name for my business. How can I do so without getting a lawsuit for domain name infringement?
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Answered on March 10, 2013
Generally, it is highly advisable to perform a trademark search on the domain name.
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I received a letter from INTERNET copyright law enforcement agency for downloading 2 records and I did not do it
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Answered on March 02, 2013
The agency appears to be a scam. However, you should investigate a bit more.
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So I hand registered a domain name 2 years ago... someone emails me last month, asking me the purchase price of my domain name.
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Answered on March 02, 2013
In the US, trademark rights are acquired through use, not through registration. Assuming you used that mark prior to the other person, you have...
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