I'd like to create a deck of cards with scans of relatively new sports cards (30-40 years old) in the inset of the card, and sell that deck as game cards for a board game. Since they are just scans of the original card, it would never be mistaken as a reprint. As a result, though, names and... Read more »
I am not sure if the 30% rule is a hard rule.
You are in risky territory.
I do not recommend you do it.
Consult with an attorney.
I have an iON8024-xrp(HomeDepot 11/25/'19) from SJ and because their batterys only lasts 30mins I installed a lager capacity battery(6ah to 40ah) and it will not run because of the battery ID. I have sent them an NDA explaining that I have done it to ONLY have it run longer, and I am NOT... Read more »
Dear Rob, I am sorry that you have to deal with this. Unfortunately, they are not likely to respond to you.
As far as the legal view goes, there is really not much that you can do. You can't force them to disclose their proprietary information. There is no upside for them to give you... Read more »
You need to consult with an attorney to review your case.
Maybe. You should contact and hire an attorney to do a search and assess your risks and chances.
I want to create a brand myself of clothing, hats e.t.c., so now I just need to know whether it's allowed or not since we in different countries
Depends on the context
Whether it is offensive or not may not have any bearing on getting the trademark per recent US court decisions.
You should consult a US based attorney to analyze your case.
I am a pro se Plaintiff in a federal copyright case. The Judge is denying me the right to depose the Defendant (an entity) under Rule 30(b)(6). Is this allowable? How is it that I can be restricted from deposing the other party?
Looks like you need to consult with an attorney.
Deposition is a procedural technique, and you need to follow some protocols, so check what the process is and make sure you are following it.
Option as copyright will provide public access, although not clear for me, but what do you recommend
So I know its been a min since you've posted this question, but if you've developed a "new" software it might be best to seek a patent for your invention.
Consult with an attorney so she can do proper searches and give you a risk assesment.
Talk to an attorney
Patents are property, but they expire, so depending on when he got them you may or may not have any valuable assets
Is reading a children's book online legal as long as you aren't trying to monetize it? (New Jersey)
Monetizing has nothing to do with copyright violation.
You should be careful and consult with an attorney.
You should contact with an attorney.
Statutory penalties can be up to $100,000 per violation.
For instance a popular tweet such as a post by someone called @geraldinreverse: "well, well, well, if it isn't the consequenses of my own actions."
It got almost 300K likes and 140K retweets.
Is that phrase owned by @geraldinreverse or can I print that phrase on a shirt and sell it?
Depends
Consult with an attorney
You are referring to copyright
There are requirements related to copyrights such as innovation and creativity, and also the scope or size of creation
It is likely that what you indicated does not fall under copyright, maybe under... Read more »
I understand there are many products that use saliva based delivery (pouch) methods. Are all of these required to gain permission or establish patents to market and sell these types of products?
Thank you
depends
consult with an attorney
you would need to look and see if there are any patents associated with that in the jurisdiction where you plan to make, sell or import
Wallace Tessmer was my father.
Yes you can
Check his will or trust
Make sure it went through probate
Check if the patents are still active
Consult with an attorney to understand your options
My contract stipulates that he has the rights to two of my games, and my next few. I've given him the games I'm required to, and he is optioning them (they will never be produced). The second game he has rights to is for a vague idea for a game that was never finished (he never provided... Read more »
You need to consult with an attorney to review your contract to understand your risks and options.
I see hundreds of books from various authors with that title on Amazon.
No
Consult with an attorney to understand your options and risks
And does the fact that they are band is based in another country change things
If you do not have a license to put the band there, yes you could be sued.
That emoticon, like most emoticons, is likely licensed to the users of apps that allow users to post that emoticon. It is probably not available for commercial use, but the license might extend to other uses, contact an intellectual property lawyer in Kansas City, MO to discuss the ins-and-outs.
You need to consult with an attorney.
Did you ever have any contract?
I'm on the email list of a state attorney general and after his term(s), I want to put a book together consisting of email blasts sent from the AG's office. Can I do this since they might be considered public domain? I do admire the AG and would be putting out positive content, shall I... Read more »
Maybe. Consult with an attorney.
You are correct that the information is in essence public domain, but there may be some quirks to pay attention to
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