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What do you need to legally make a phrase mine a patent or copyright?
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∙ 12y ago
You can't "own" a phrase. You can't copyright a phrase for the purpose of getting it legal protection across the board. You can apply for a trademark on a short phrase by going through the US Patents and Trademark Office, however. Thing like "I'm lovin' it" for McDonald's - registering that as a trademark would prevent say, Burger King, from using it in their promotions or ads. But it won't prevent other people from using the phrase, and if I want to go around saying it or writing it in articles or what have you, I'm perfectly able to do so.
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Does a copyright or a patent create a monopolistic market?
A patent grants the holder the rights to produce the product. Only they can make it for the length of the patent. They can also license out the rights to make something. Anyone else making the product can be sued for violation of the copyright.
Can you make copies of a DVD movie when there is copyright protection?
Not legally, unless you own the copyright or have obtained a license from the copyright owner.
How does intellectual property rights relates to computer software?
Computer software is unique in that it is protected by patent and copyright. Copyright laws make duplication and distribution illegal, and patent law prevents other companies from using the code for their own programs.
When can a teacher legally make copies of copyright material?
For certain limited uses covered by fair use or fair dealing, no permission is required; otherwise, you can legally make copies if you have permisison from the copyright holder. Unfortunately there is never a straight answer on what uses are fair; fairness is only decided in court.
Can you downlaod Lord of the Rings for free?
The book is not available legally for free online. It is a violation of copyright laws to make it available.
Do video editing programs have copyright to your videos?
They have copyright to their content, not yours. Unless you steal/use their content, Anything you make/create is yours, however you might want to say which program was used in the end credits.Absolutely ,no copyright content on your videos ,if you use the program legally.
What are the first second and third steps to take when planning an invention?
1. You make a prototype of your design 2. You patent or copyright it 3. You wait for the approval which might take years
How do you make your own Pokemon game legally?
Its a bit of an oxymoron, but you simply hack Pokemon and make them appear not to be hacked.
What purpose do the patent and copyrights serve?
The US Constitution provides Congress the authority to grant property rights to inventors and authors for a limited time. Under current US law, patents are limited to either 17 years from the issue date of the patent or 20 years from the application date, depending on when the patent application was filed. Copyright now lasts up to 75 years or 75 years after the death of the author.
Do you need a lawyer to file a copyright?
No. Registering a copyright in the US is a fairly simple affair, especially since the option to file online has been added. Save the lawyer fees for incorporation costs & potential trademark registrations.
Do you need copyright to make a mix CD of Christian songs if your church is using them to give to kids at church?
No you shouldn't copyright anything that is illegal-(from Bella2009)What the person was asking was: do you need a COPYRIGHT(persmission) to MAKE a CD. You obviously don't speak very good English and shouldn't even have an account on here. To copyright something anyway, is to legally claim it as yours. The answer is yes, I would get permission from the artist who made it first.-XjesstenX
A license to make use or sell an invention?
Patent
