Writing from California Hi everyone, I currentley have a comic book competing on Zuda.com (DC Comics monthly comic book competition site) and the premise is basically a world in which money has been done away with and the estimated human lifespan is the current currency. It's been up since......
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ripped offWed, 05 Dec 2001 03:10:00 GMTI recently found a company has taken one of my pictures and is using it on their web site. They even claim a copyright for it. Is it worth going after damages and if so, how do I find someone to handle the case?...
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Can I lose my Domain name ?Tue, 05 May 2009 14:54:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey Hello, I have a Incorporated company in New Jersey called "XYZ Corp." and have a registered DBA "BlueWidgets.com". I run my business online and my domain name is "BlueWidgets.com", same as my DBA. There is......
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What is the law in this situation?Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:18:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? California Ok, I am a member of a club. The club's name is copyrighted. I am making a calendar featuring various members of the club. I am being careful not to outright use the name of the club, but I am listing the participants' member numbers (the club members......
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How does youtube survive?Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:36:00 GMTEvery single day there are videos that are obviously uploaded from TV and get 500,000 hits. It's on there for days, weeks, sometimes months. You click on the flim category and virtually every single video is copyright infringement. It seems like (a) the person uploading the video has no......
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Photographer Using My Daughter's Pictures in AdWed, 09 Jul 2003 13:34:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? TX The professional photographer is using one of my daughter's senior pictures on a postcard that he has sent to potential customers. She did not consent to this. Does she have an action against this photographer?...
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Question on using a major auto manufactors logo in my online store?Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:02:00 GMTHello everyone. I have a new online store for the sale of Auto Parts that I manufacture and to make navigation easier I would like to use the logo of the actual vehicle manufacture as the button so the site looks better. For example if they wanted to look for parts for their ford they would......
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Copyright Law apply for White House Pictures?Tue, 04 Nov 2003 21:56:00 GMTFrom Florida: I am interested in using some of the images from the photo essays on the White House web site (to be used in a video that will NOT be sold). However, I can't find any anything on the site that gives instructions on how to obtain a license for the use of these images. Are pictures......
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Email Broken intoSun, 13 Mar 2005 14:37:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? CA Is there a cause of action for someone breaking into your email account and erasing the information....
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Manufacturing / Selling Replacement PartsSun, 23 Apr 2006 18:50:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? GA My question is; How does the law work in relation to manufacturing and selling replacement parts for something that has a patent? For instance, where is the line drawn? Replacement auto parts makers manufacture and sell replacement parts for auto's when the......
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Free sample products.....fraudulent or not?Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:56:00 GMTHi. I live in the United Kingdom, and recently purchased a document from eBay. This document included information on getting products for free by posing as a company, and saying that we are interested in buying their product in bulk, then asking for a sample product. After recieving the sample,......
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writing aSun, 18 Feb 2001 21:42:00 GMTHi. I want to write an autobiography. In it I would include true incidents involving my family, and others. Can they sue me for doing that? Do I need written permission?...
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Trademark & Exclusive distributorMon, 26 Oct 2009 18:23:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FLORIDA I have a 5 years agreement with a US distributor where he has the exclusivity to sell one of our products and we are now he wants to own a 20% of the trademark for the US. Would we be able to change to a new distributor if he does not......
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How to electronically witness an inventionSun, 19 Feb 2006 10:09:00 GMTWould anyone know the best choice to electronically witness and attest an invention that meets the standards set forth by the patent office? There are some on-line “lab notebooks” but I’m not sure they can be trusted. I have also looked at the United States Post Office Electronic Post Mark which......
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Old Books & copyrightWed, 29 Nov 2000 13:09:00 GMTI would like to post on a website a very short 104 page book from 1919. Free of charge to view The author had the book published in both London and NY he died in 1992. I believe he was a european (Antwerp) at the time of printing and became a US citizen later. Do you think this is public......
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Can game publishers sue me?Mon, 02 Aug 2004 13:22:00 GMT--United Kingdom-- I wanted to hold a service where i will hold frag/game win details for multiplayer gamers, and I was going to charge them for this service. Will i need to get licensing from the game publishers of some sort since I am making money from the game?(counter-strike , valve......
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Music RoyaltiesThu, 25 Apr 2002 21:40:00 GMTAre broadcast mechanical royalties the same as public performance royalties? i.e. are these the royalties a songwriter receives for airplay of their song? Also, I'm hearing there's a 'new' stream of royalty income payable to artist's for the performance and broadcast of songs they've performed......
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Slight change to another product as my new productTue, 15 Jan 2008 23:39:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? TX I've thought of a way I can make a small change to a simple product already available and use that product in a completely new way targeting a completely different market. I read in other posts that there's nothing wrong with buying another product and using it......
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Trademark StatusSun, 08 Jun 2008 21:15:00 GMTMy question involves business law in the state of: Florida The name I wanted to use for my new business came up in a search as a registered trademark in the US. I checked the status at the US Patent Office, etc. & the trademark status is "Dead" as of a couple of months ago. Can I......
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Aspiring LawyerTue, 30 Jul 2002 01:32:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? Illinois. Hey there, I'm 17 years old, going into my senior year of high school, so the college talk is big now. I was plannin on goin into Engineering, probably Electrical, but lately I read some more stuff about Law, and it really appealed to me, but I still......
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Fictional names Real organizationsSat, 02 Aug 2008 15:09:00 GMTI'm writing a ficitional novel about crooked cops and crooked members of city council. Could I have any problems if I were to use fictional names, but a real city council and a real police department (like N.Y.P.D)? Do I need permission from the proper authorities?...
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Sports Licensing QuestionWed, 14 Nov 2007 15:01:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? NJ Okay Ive go a question about sports licensing. I would like to create sports-themed t shirts that DO NOT contain team logos or player names but definitely convey a sense of a team or player. For instance, I have heard from others who do this that it is ok to......
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Protection of idea for movieWed, 30 Apr 2003 18:41:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? Georgia I am interested in pitching an idea for a movie to a studio. The idea will be in outline form and documented. It will be sent to them electronically. 1. How can I protect myself? Is this covered under copyright law? 2. Is it wise to send this out......
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How do I go about obtaining & publishing copyrighted documents?Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:35:00 GMTI live in Ohio and am in the midst of writing a book which is a collection of hilarious letters sent to newspapers and magazines, so I am curious on the how to go about obtaining letters that have been sent to newspapers and magazines without violating any laws, (please note that I am only......
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Sports teamsMon, 17 Aug 2009 02:27:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? AZ I just purchased a Sign company and in the purchase I acquired Multiple CD's with Corporate logos, Sports teams logos, and vehicle logos. The company I purchased used to sell team logos as stickers all the time. I would like to do the same but I......
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combining/obviousnessTue, 31 Mar 2009 18:23:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I did a patent search on a simple idea that I came up with and of course the basic concept was already patented in 1996 and since abandoned. My improvement on the concept is a few minor details in design but I believe I have found a distinctive......
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Use of Name in NovelFri, 24 Nov 2000 14:41:00 GMTIs it illegal to use a co-workers name (first and sirname) in a novel without the co-worker's permission? This is in the state of Texas....
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PC Software, PC Games, Video Games, & DVD MoviesMon, 19 Dec 2005 01:39:00 GMTWhen I was searching for dvds and video games I found a website i.e. www.sosdeals.com which provides extremely nice collection of Video Games, PC Games, Xbox, educational software, playstation 2, PC software, etc. Just Visit this website for best game deals. You will really enjoy the products......
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Press releasesThu, 03 Jan 2002 12:50:00 GMTState: Florida I am developing a gaming website that will include video game news and reviews. I would like to include press releases from video game publishers along with the reviews. There are hundreds of publishers. Can press releases be included in a website without requesting specific......
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Microsoft Class Action Settlement in MinnesotaFri, 23 Jul 2004 15:29:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state?Minnesota If you or your company are located in Minnesota you may be eligible for vouchers you can redeem for cash as part of a settlement Microsoft reached with Minnesota. I am in charge of my companies process of redeeming this and wrote an article for anyone who......
When I was searching for dvds and video games I found a website i.e. www.sosdeals.com which provides extremely nice collection of Video Games, PC Games, Xbox, educational software, playstation 2, PC software, etc. Just Visit this website for best game deals. You will really enjoy the products......
State: Florida I am developing a gaming website that will include video game news and reviews. I would like to include press releases from video game publishers along with the reviews. There are hundreds of publishers. Can press releases be included in a website without requesting specific......
What is the name of your state?Minnesota If you or your company are located in Minnesota you may be eligible for vouchers you can redeem for cash as part of a settlement Microsoft reached with Minnesota. I am in charge of my companies process of redeeming this and wrote an article for anyone who......
What is the name of your state? Illinois. Hey there, I'm 17 years old, going into my senior year of high school, so the college talk is big now. I was plannin on goin into Engineering, probably Electrical, but lately I read some more stuff about Law, and it really appealed to me, but I still......
I'm writing a ficitional novel about crooked cops and crooked members of city council. Could I have any problems if I were to use fictional names, but a real city council and a real police department (like N.Y.P.D)? Do I need permission from the proper authorities?...
What is the name of your state? NJ Okay Ive go a question about sports licensing. I would like to create sports-themed t shirts that DO NOT contain team logos or player names but definitely convey a sense of a team or player. For instance, I have heard from others who do this that it is ok to......
What is the name of your state? Georgia I am interested in pitching an idea for a movie to a studio. The idea will be in outline form and documented. It will be sent to them electronically. 1. How can I protect myself? Is this covered under copyright law? 2. Is it wise to send this out......
I live in Ohio and am in the midst of writing a book which is a collection of hilarious letters sent to newspapers and magazines, so I am curious on the how to go about obtaining letters that have been sent to newspapers and magazines without violating any laws, (please note that I am only......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? AZ I just purchased a Sign company and in the purchase I acquired Multiple CD's with Corporate logos, Sports teams logos, and vehicle logos. The company I purchased used to sell team logos as stickers all the time. I would like to do the same but I......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I did a patent search on a simple idea that I came up with and of course the basic concept was already patented in 1996 and since abandoned. My improvement on the concept is a few minor details in design but I believe I have found a distinctive......