Intellectual Property
Common types of intellectual property include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets in some jurisdictions.
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In the U.S.A., the Patent Reform Bill, H.R. 1908, was passed by the House of Representatives on September 7, 2007. It is reported...
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In Canada software is protected as a literary work under the Copyright Act of Canada. Copyright is acquired automatically when an...
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Yes; it was registered in 1934 and has been in continuous use.
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"Theft" isn't really the word to apply here, because it's not exactly thievery; usually we use "violation" or "infringement" when...
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Search for registered trademarks at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office http://www.uspto.gov If you're worried about...
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If you put hours of hard work into creating unique written material, and then someone comes along and steals that work, claiming...
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It is not certain which model you have. Go to the link below to determine value, use the search feature on the right side of the...
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US copyright law comes from the Constitution, which was ratified in 1788. Prior to that was Britain's Statute of Anne, in 1709....
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Logo of Underground what? The London Underground? The Weather Underground? How do you plan to "use" it? If you want to simply...
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It took a couple of days before the question made sense! In a standard contract or deed, it shoud read, "John Smith of City,...
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AnswerIndia pvt ltd is used by some Indian companies to emphasise on their Indian origin.
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It depends on the number of classes you are registering for, and varies from country to country.
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A patent owner has the right to exclude others from practicing, making, or selling the claimed invention for the duration of the...
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AnswerYes, of course. However, it is all about how you distribute, by any means, the copied work.To put it simply, you become a...
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See the related link below for more information.
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A design patent provides absolutely no protection for any functional aspect of the design; only the ornamental appearance. They...
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No, in fact there are some hilarious and ridiculous inventions that have been patented and maybe never sold a single commercial...
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hey do u have ms greening to? this hw is so hard lol
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It describes you the type of material. It should be some kind of steel alloy, most probably with copper.
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You can in the US if the color change is novel, nonobvious, and useful.
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No. It is not copyrightable in that form, and the Tolkien Estate did not trademark it. Therefore anyone is free to use the word,...
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The model 38 Marlin is a very unique action. It breaks open like a shotgun, and was not made for many years. I see these 38's...
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Unless otherwise specified, everything you encounter on the internet is protected by copyright. For example, you will see at the...
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A patent number will not identify the gun but only some feature that was unique enough for a company to get exclusive rights to...
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I am not familiar with a Newport company that made baseball bats but given that from 1900-1940, and before the days of...
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moneythe manufacturers don't earn millions & millions of dollars. every time you purchase legitimate software, you are...
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No, that is the year that the manufactorer submitted designs for a patent. The actual manufacter date is probably...
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Utility grade shotgun made by Stevens for catalog distribution. Have a good gunsmith check it over before you attempt to use...
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The official name is Mexican National Anthem (in Spanish: Himno Nacional Mexicano). The lyrics were written by Mexican poet...
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Patents and copyrights give authors a monopoly over their own work for a "limited time." In this sense, they affect competition...
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I can tell you that your shotgun was made by J. Stevens Arms sometime between 1914 and 1940, the barrel was cut off and the Wells...
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I think so. If it isn't it should be Realplayer or the uploader sued. For the united kingdom the intellectual property office...
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Either the author themselves or their publishing company. If the quote was written BEFORE December 31, 1922 it is considered...
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A "land patent" is another word for deed (or grant) of real estate from a government (e.g., the U.S. federal government) and...
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That patent date is found on shotguns manufactured by J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co.
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What did you burn on it? Music that someone else holds the copyright on? In that case, no, it is not legal. You are...
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It is recommended, because the new official book has more useful and helpful information compared to the old one.
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Yes. You can sell nearly anything to the right buyer.
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Unauthorized copying, altering, distributing, or performing/displaying a work is copyright infringement.
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The squeaky wheel gets the grease. ONE day is the norm.
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Yes, as long as the new "artwork" is not "derivative" of the original art and you do not misrepresent it as produced or licensed...
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That is usually an infringement of copyright law. It COULD get you in financial trouble. Of course the above is true,...
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who has the patents award in the 1950's for automatic video scanning and inspection methods which led to a bar code technology?
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The card maker's trademark is usually printed on the Ace of Spades.
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I believe so, because there are international treaties that must be recognized.
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I do not know the exact value, I have a 1914 that I purchased for $249.00, but found it listed on Cabela's for over $600. So I...
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Most likely, the pump shotgun you have is a model 10. Uncheckered wood, grooved slide, value is from 150 to 300 dollars.
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Yes, assuming it is original and is not already trademarked on similar goods or copyright protected. However, you should realize...
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Neither. "info domain" would be a contraction of "information domain", which would be primarily a descriptive term, not a...
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By definition, a trade secret is only valuable as long as it remains secret. In theory, you could negotiate secret pricing with...
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No; simple facts cannot be protected. If the word is associated with a product, however, it can be registered as a trademark.
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Copyright law gives the creator of a work the exclusive right to copy, alter, distribute, or perform/display the work, or...
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According to the Government Printing Office: Established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its...
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on page 77 of the 28th edition of "blue book of gun values is a beautiful picture of the model 1903 with serial # 79070 that was...
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Probably not. Just because a regulation requires you to file something doesn't affect the copyright ownership of it. However,...
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Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung It basically means a Company with limited liability or limited company. Gesellschaft mit...
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All addresses for patent related questions including applications are available at the related link below.
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Model 16 Crackshot (thumb lever) is average condition is usually between $125 and $200. Model 26 (under-trigger lever) is worth...
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You have the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector, Military & Police, Model of 1905 (4th Change). These were made from 1915-1942. ...
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NO Yes. Get an attorney to review all of the legal ramifications before you go into the production. The results could be...
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A JPG is a "copy" of a painting and you should be careful what you do with it, other than personal use. You should attempt to...
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Not generally, unless they are very old. But unlike many other types of literary works, dictionaries are full of...
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A "preferred embodiment" is how the author of a patent application describes and enables the "best mode" for implementation of...
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Only dispurse 49% of the companie's stock. If you maintain 51% of the stock you will be the majority share holder, furthermore,...
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Of course, and there are many examples. "Apple" brand computers, "Harpoon" ale, "Frenzy" cologne, "Dawn", "Tide", "Cascade",...
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he invented the programmable television receiver controller
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Just like nowadays, they thought they would work.
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Currently, it appears to be Samsung.
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All members of the World Trade Organization are required to have copyright laws based on the Berne Convention, and to recognize...
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The Difference between TM and (R) PencilSharp's usual legal disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one online. Do NOT view...
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It's to your best interest to contact 'Disney' and ask their permission. If your craft should take-off then you can't use it as...
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Teams generally like to keep a tight grip on their logos, and can make a considerable amount of money by licensing companies to...
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No; if it's registered, use the R, and if it's not, use the TM.
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"To promote the advancement of science and the useful arts."
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I've seen these guns sell in the $150-$300 range, depending on condition. Without a description of your gun's condition, or a...
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manufactured by savage arms corp.utica.n.y.usa
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It has been stated that you should: "write it all done seal in a envelope and send it in the mail certified to yourself. that way...
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A company lives through its owners, directors and officers until it is properly terminated. As long as there is still company...
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The dog's name was Nipper and the title was His Master's Voice. http://www.danbbs.dk/~erikoest/nipper.htm
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You can produce a book of folk tales, mythology and legends and copyright the book. You cannot copyright the story itself, only...
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If the statue image is a copyrighted work, yes.
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depends on good if its 80-100 % 6000.00-10,000. if its 40-79 % 3000.00-5900.00 at the least 1250.00 you have to find the right...
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Intellectual property includes the ideas, inventions, or processes that come from one's mind or intellect. It extends the rights...
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The official name is Mexican National Anthem (in Spanish: Himno Nacional Mexicano). The lyrics were written by Mexican poet...
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The first US patent was issued in 1790, the first Superintendent of Patents was recognized as separate from the Department of...
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Don't know, but I got one also. My Dad gave it to me in 1971 as my first gun. Still works great. Good Luck! John in VA
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Depends on a lot of identifying factors but they typically sell in the $1400-2500 range.
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I think that getting the/a copyright to Star Trek is basically impossible, considering that that copyright must be owned by the...
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Yes, Patent leather is made from real leather, with a finish originally made from various oils (whale oil, linseed oil etc), and...
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Each country has slightly different rules. Generally you need to file an application form with several attachments, and a...
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"Genericide" or "genericization", meaning that the adjective brand name has merged with the noun or verb, as in, "take the...
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No, it is legal. Under the "first sale doctrine" of copyright law (US Code 17 USC 109), you can publicly display and sell your...
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A patent lawyer is a person having a background in science or engineering, and a law degree, and who passed a rigorous test for...
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There are several major differences. First, a patent protects the owner of an invention from letting other people make, use, sell...
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