Sadly no. Patents typically have a maximum lifetime of about 20 years from the filing date. Although this can be adjusted a bit for delays at the USPTO, usually, the adjustments are only for a few months or years.
A 1993 patent era patent is likely long expired, is probably public... Read more »
Assume a licensor grants an exclusive license to RESELL the agreement's Plan Offerings to a licensee. Does this legally bind the licensor to not sell the product, e.g. through their own website, or OTC?
Assume the licensee is granted at the same time a non-exclusive license to... Read more »
Hard to tell. You definitely need to consult an attorney.
But licenses can be drafted in many ways.
From exclusive, to partial exclusivity.
I am simply using the name for a recreational adult softball team. I do not have any copyrighted designs or logos, but I just want to know if using the phrase alone is illegal, if I put it on a jersey.
Yes, you can use text only as trademark.
I`m a Game Developer and I`m stuck in some weird situation. I wanted to work on a big size 3D-model but it take a lot of time and need too much datils, so a friend of main suggested that I take someone 3D model and add it in the big size 3d model as a small thing that won`t make a really big deal.... Read more »
3D images would be filed and registered as any other file. You could file the different views of the object.
If you do not file anything technically you do not have a copyright registration.
Consult with an attorney.
Im trying to see if i take a picture of a disney character. Turn it into a pixelated picture and then in turn change it into an nft and sell it. Can disney come after me for copyright infringement?
Don't do it. Yes they will come after you.
It will depend on what the patent covers
Consult with an attorney
Proably not.
Consult with an attorney.
I make my own baby blanket designs by assembling pre-licensed clipart in a particular fashion of my own style, also adding my own elements and embellishments. Some of these blanket designs have become very popular on Amazon and I've had some trouble with people copying me, so I registered my... Read more »
Consult with an attorney.
The type of nuance you are asking Amazon to decide is not something they take on.
You may need a court to make a decision.
If the products are imported, contact Customs
The publisher of this edition was shut down in 2018, and W.W. Norton only has the 5th edition, which is not available as an e-book that the students can obtain for free. Are there any legal issues in giving the students that file? I think the students were actually directed to that link anyways, so... Read more »
Yes, it is infrigement.
Consult with an attorney
You may want to approach the publisher and ask for a license
Shopify took down my listing on my website based on a DMCA takedown notice which doesn’t have any contact information, sender’s name or signature!! Is this even considered a valid notice? They are asking me to file a counter, but my question is whom do I file counter to? I don’t even know who... Read more »
Yes they can
They do not want to be in the position of deciding who is the rightful owner of the intellectual property
I make derivative works by colorizing b/w movies in the public domain. I upload them to Youtube on my channel. My films all have copyright notices on them so my versions are no longer PD.
A distributor in Germany downloaded them, attempted to remove my copyright notices and is now... Read more »
You definitely need to consult with an attorney.
You do have copyright common law rights just by creating your content, but a registration gives proof of title and ownership.
It is better to have registration and title to a property as the platforms take it as proof of your... Read more »
I am a member of PlayStation Plus which gives out 2 free games each month but I am not being given access to 6 of the games, basically not allowing me to access 3 months of content I have payed for. I spoke with their management and they said it's an issue they are working on but there's... Read more »
Probably not. check the terms of use.
the golf ball includes a single picture of boss baby
No.
I'm taking a premade mold others made to create the design idea required to create my finished product idea. I'm not claiming their molds individually; but using them to make my creation of an end product.
Patent? maybe not.
You need to consult with an attorney to evaluate your options.
I am an author and I have been considering creating a story based on Kong, using all of the Kong properties such as the character of Kong himself, skull island, and the things related to the original 1933 story. From what I understand Universal Studios own the rights to the character King Kong, but... Read more »
Interesting question. You need to consult with an attorney to evaluate your options.
It is possible that parts of the story are now or soon in public domain. BUT you need to be careful on what you use. Just because something is in the public domain, if you copy somebody's else... Read more »
Serial No. 87074519 Reg No. 5247609. Trademark Name: 'Wild Kitchen' - Goods & Services: Petfood and Pet Treats. Our Trademark will be the Company Name registered here in New Zealand. We will be trading under another name 'Real Wild'. What is our situation with allowance of... Read more »
You run the risk of having your product stopped at customs and deny entry into the USA
I would suggest a different brand
Consult with a USA attorney
I would not recommend that
They tend to chase people who use their content without permission
Consult with an attorney
I crerated melody and posted it on instagram under my name. How I can save information about it was posted? I think it can be hacked or deleted by other way. So I need fast decision. Thank you.
The copyright attorneys here would have the best insight into your matter, but your question remains open for three weeks. The issue you're asking about might even be a non-intellectual property issue simply involving digital upload logs the public at large is familiar with. If the website to... Read more »
hi. you have a case belongs to Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences regarding the trademark of ARIVITY, right?
i own a domain name that makes the ownership stronger which is www.arivity.com
if you or your client interested in that let me know.
because usually... Read more »
Im not sure I understand the question.
Was this individual reaching out to you to sell the domain name?
I'm an educator, and I have purchased a class set of books for the year. Due to COVID, we had to go virtual. Am I able to scan the book and share exclusively with my class? There is no digital copy for purchase.
Ask the publisher
They may be able to grant you a license, or offer a cheap royalty
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