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If I purchase an ebook, can I send the original copy to other readers? I would NOT copy the original file.     (13-FEB-12)
I heard that a renter may be able to take a house from the landlord if he dose on repairs and the renter had to for health and safty reason, is this ?     (12-FEB-12)
I was wondering if I could be sued for using a logo of a company that used to be well known, but is now backrupt...has been for over 10 years?     (10-FEB-12)
I write comedic material and occasionally I write with a partner. I can understand that when two people write something together its shared ownership.     (10-FEB-12)
Terms of Use of Website     (10-FEB-12)
If a person gave me a gift and they wanted it back, they have the reciept and i agreed to giving them the gift back. does the gift still belong to me      (10-FEB-12)
Should a non-disclosure agreement have a clause for non-circumvention if the US manufacturer also has outsourcing entity in China?     (09-FEB-12)
Do I have to pay?     (07-FEB-12)
I was wondering if I could be sued for using a logo of a company that used to be well known, but is now backrupt...has been for over 10 years?     (07-FEB-12)
In my book I want to use the map images of Mt. Everest seen on the Yahoo search engine page. Are these public domain or copyrighted?     (07-FEB-12)
I submitted an revenue idea into my companies idea program. It was rejected locally and out of frustration I sent this idea directly to national headq     (06-FEB-12)
What are the legal issues involved when fans post photographs (photographs NOT taken by themselves) on a celebrity's official Facebook page?      (06-FEB-12)
I designed a bumper sticker including one sentence. That sentence was from a popular song, however i changed one word in the sentence.     (04-FEB-12)
should i pay copyright settlement?     (02-FEB-12)
If I have a marketing idea that may end up bringing more business to a certain business, how can I protect that idea when presenting it to the busines     (02-FEB-12)
If a book is no longer under copyright, can I make copies of it? What if I bought it on the Kindle, or another e-book seller?     (01-FEB-12)
I designed a bumper sticker with a song line ( changed one word from that line). I plan on selling my design. Is that illegal? Thank you     (31-JAN-12)
Is it legal to share a movie (a legitimate copy) in my university for religious purposes?     (30-JAN-12)
Is it possible to copyright a partially completed work, so that you may post the progress on a personal website, also owned by you to show progress?     (28-JAN-12)
Withdrawing from the recording contract, author rights?     (26-JAN-12)
I'm writing a book and I'm wondering if it's okay for me to describe cards driven for how I picture them.     (26-JAN-12)
Would it be legal under trademark and copyright laws to name my search engine company "Not Google"?     (24-JAN-12)
I write comedic material and occasionally I write with a partner. I can understand that when two people write something together its shared ownership.     (23-JAN-12)
Is it possible to copyright a partially completed work, so that you may post the progress on a personal website, also owned by you to show progress?     (23-JAN-12)
Would it be legal under trademark and copyright laws to name my search engine company "Not Google"?     (22-JAN-12)
Can a single person file a DMCA on non-commercial digital work that is used in a collaborate project, or is it protected under Fair Use?     (20-JAN-12)
Does a Game created using a game engine that is licensed under GPL count as a derivative work or output?     (20-JAN-12)
Can a single person file a DMCA on non-commercial digital work that is used in a collaborate project, or is it protected under Fair Use?     (19-JAN-12)
Is it illegal for a person to keep my contact information on his/her blog if I have asked for it to be removed?     (17-JAN-12)
If I have copies of my medical records, including imaging and photos, released to me can I post them on my website or blog ?     (14-JAN-12)
Can we put a pic of a soda can with "BOYCOTT!!!" written across the logo on a shirt?     (14-JAN-12)
my small bussiness has been sent a certified letter from an attorney from CA, concerning Intellectual property infringment.     (12-JAN-12)
How do I obtain the hospital medical records of my deceased mom from the hospital where she died?     (06-JAN-12)
Can I sell products that I make from free woodworking plans that I find on the internet?     (04-JAN-12)
What would be my result if i was accused in injury property?     (01-JAN-12)
I want to ask if im able to resell website templates, modified (especially modified) or not from the following site texts linked in the optional.     (30-DEC-11)
When should I patent an idea? I foresee the possibility of an entertainment network attempting to cash-in on my idea without proper compensation.     (29-DEC-11)
If you were to post a video online on how to pick a bike lock; even though picking a bike lock is not illegal, would you have to post a disclaimer?     (28-DEC-11)
can I POST PICTURES OF PEOPLE I TOOK AT NIGHT CLUBS ON MY WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW?     (28-DEC-11)
Am i able to resell the following website templates after i modify them? The website templates im talking about are found in the optional.     (28-DEC-11)
When should I patent an idea? I foresee the possibility of an entertainment network attempting to cash-in on my idea without proper compensation.     (23-DEC-11)
I am considering opening my own business making my own music videos. Will I need the permission of the artists to publish videos using their songs?     (19-DEC-11)
Can I sell products that I make from free woodworking plans that I find on the internet?     (18-DEC-11)
I have come up with a graphic design for shirts that I am interested in marketing and protecting, but have some questions.      (16-DEC-11)
Is it legal for someone to publish a book that includes portions of my original website content? If not, what is my legal recourse?     (16-DEC-11)
how can I get my money for two published books (isbn9780759618947, 9781403365507) from www.authorhouse.com. Distributor is Ingram      (15-DEC-11)
I am a "Serious Amateur" Photographer. 2 years ago I did a photo shoot with a model and was never paid the agreed price for the images. Part of our verbal agreement was that I would be allowed use of the images as part of my portfolio. Recently I received an email from the model demanding I remove all of the images. For two years these images have been in my online portfolio with her knowledge. She displayed the images on her Social Network sites as well. My question is: Do I, as the creator of the images and holder of the Copyright, have the right to keep the images displayed in my portfolio?     (15-DEC-11)
Can I trademark a company name if it is an acronym which spells out a common word? Example would be CHERRY or NECK.     (15-DEC-11)
Does my friend have a case against large corporations using his custom motorcycle photo on tshirt in mass production?     (09-DEC-11)
Can I use press images / product images of cellphones for a commercial project I am working on?     (09-DEC-11)
I'm interested in writing a "how to" ebook. My reservation is that the book will be a how to guide about how to get involved in a lifestyle group, but     (09-DEC-11)
A band in my local are that we collabed with briefly took a track of my band Beyond the Grove with my voice on 70% of the track and my band playing the song. In the UK the song is blowing up an has been on a popular TV show "Wartime" for the last 6 months. Now it has lead to a production Music video. The group only had a couple verses they added and now they are using our songs without our permission. What can I do? my voive is being used and my band and I feel powerless as they cash checks. :(     (07-DEC-11)
I created a sauce a few years ago. I trademarked the name at that time. I recently learned that there is another person in a neighboring state who is      (07-DEC-11)
In Colorado, if I sign a pre-invention agreement that includes "ideas", etc, would that be enforceable for something unrelated I do on my own time?     (07-DEC-11)
Can a church use between 5 to 15 second clips from movies or television shows in a religious service project/performance?     (07-DEC-11)
licensing agent missed royalty payments and is now being sued by the artist - what can we expect? indigogate@aol.com     (05-DEC-11)
I want to recreate/alter movie posters to match the theme of my business. How can I do this legally without getting into copyright issues?     (02-DEC-11)
Is it legal to create a video piano lesson teaching someone how to play a popular song, upload it to YouTube, and monetize it with ads?     (27-NOV-11)
When should I patent an idea? I foresee the possibility of an entertainment network attempting to cash-in on my idea without proper compensation.     (26-NOV-11)
Is this a scare tactic or something I have to worry about?      (25-NOV-11)