I am being accused of copyright infringement by a company because we make the same product but in different ways. We both make hock socks (protective socks for rabbit's feet) The other company makes them with 3 different fabrics a solid toe and velcro or button around the ankle. I make mine... Read more »
Patents cover the invention that is described in the claims of the patent. A patent may indeed cover all hock socks, or it may cover just a very specific type of hock socks. Without knowing more, we can't really tell you.
Given that you've been contacted by the patent... Read more »
Probably not but they may be regulated.
You should consult with an attorney
You asked -- I want to know if I could use the patent US20050149421A1for free in European Union.
A few clarifications. First US20050149421A1 is not a patent. It is a publication of a patent application that did not mature into a patent in the US.
So this particular document does... Read more »
A well known British singer living in Santa Monica. They are using my US copyrighted Office photographic images I took of them before they became famous in 1989 in music video's plus at least in 2 books and across all platforms. The image is also embedded in their music video which is all over... Read more »
You might have a claim for copyright infringement. I've handled a similar case in federal court involving the unauthorized use of photographs of models. You need an attorney to research the cause of action and make a formal demand, at the very least. I am very interested in the case. Feel free... Read more »
This has to do with IP and the fair use act doctrine.
Maybe
You should consult with an attorney
To clarify, I would like to use the character as a cosplay with no mention to the characters name. The idea would be to interact as the character while gaming.
No. You should consult with an attorney.
patent D332084 Omega Connector
No.
Design patents last 15 years.
Consult with an attorney.
Is there any problem using an e-commerce website contents on my deals website for example showing products with images from e-commerce website on my website and a link redirect to the their website. Is that legal or I will get copyrighted?
Very likely. It depends on whether you have permision of the owner of the content.
Consult with an attorney.
I may or may not have a copy of sensitive information (I work in security) which my boss asked me to delete completely. If I reveal publicly that I have this information, what should I expect to happen from a legal standpoint?
more info is needed.
I suspect you had a Federal job and signed an agreement when employed, that you don't want to violate.
I am not a Federal Criminal Lawyer, but I would bet that disclosing the info would be a criminal offense, and could lead to your arrest and prosecution.... Read more »
Sir, I have a youtube channel where I used to upload cricket videos of different boards but doing my voice then also i got a copyright strike on my videos . Other youtubers also used to upload Cricket videos but they didn't get any strike
Sounds like a coypright infringement. Consult with an attorney.
We are an independent publishing company publishing a children's books with names of deceased.
It depends on who the names are. Consult with an attorney.
i have some softwear that i need to gain all rights for leasing
You need to consult with a patent attorney and do an analysis of cost and benefit.
Very unlikely
Consult with an attorney
I am writing a stage play and I want to use a song in the play. I read a NOLO book on getting permission to use copyrighted materials but it had a videogram license attached to it. I don't want to film the play. I just want to use the song.
Consult with an attorney.
Start with Google, look for owners of the rights.
They would not be for sale and would be decor around the store in an "enchanted forest" theme. For example, Pokemon, Harry Potter, Marvel. The main attraction of the cafe would be food, drinks, and board games. I am wondering if this would be allowed without permission from the owners and... Read more »
Unfortunately, that likely infringes on the rights of the copyright owners. The Velvet Elvis is a bar that had a similar issue and was sued by the estate of Elvis Presley. You should contact an IP attorney to determine the best way to build your brand.
Similar to Storyblocks, I had the idea of creating a service that consolidates short movie clips into one location so that they can be used for documentaries and video essays. I know there are many youtubers that use movie clips to help keep the viewer entertained, but I'm wondering if... Read more »
Probably. More facts would be needed for an answer. The studios spend tremendous amounts of money to make the movies those clips come from. They tend to get upset when somebody takes their property for free.
There are probably legal ways to provide this service that do not involve copying... Read more »
I am thinking of decorating masks with nfl stickers and then selling them on a craft website.
Very likely. Consult with an attorney.
I was thinking of building something similar to vestaboard, inspired by pop culture: Sending messages through a board where flaps spin around an axis and stop at the correct moment to show the character. Will I be able to sell it in Europe?
US patent 10,699,605, like all US patents, is good only in the US. It is not enforceable in Europe.
The good news is that there does not appear to be an equivalent European patent or patent application. Vestaboard, for whatever reason, did not file this patent in Europe.
Of... Read more »
The character is owned by Warner Bros.
Very likely not.
Consult with an attorney.
I am using a paid language learning program to study a language. I want to make my own flashcards based on the words I learned. It will only be accessible to me. Would I be infringing on their copyright and databases? I know the companies compile words in categories and levels.
You would need to consult with an attorney
Most likely the infringement is discovered when the copied work is put in commerce
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