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If I submit a marketing idea to a company, is there a way I can be assured to make money from it?

Answered 12 years ago by Todd A. Sullivan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Intellectual Property
Short of having a contract in place before you submit the idea, you have no right to profit from the idea. If you are an employee, you could turn to the employee handbook to see if that creates any rights for you to profit from ideas you contribute, but you are still limited to pre-existing contracts. Good luck, Todd... Read More
Short of having a contract in place before you submit the idea, you have no right to profit from the idea. If you are an employee, you could turn to... Read More

Getting publishing rights back

Answered 13 years ago by Christian August Kesselring (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Intellectual Property
The answer to you question, while it may be unsastisfying, is "probably yes." The fact is, when the publisher failed to pay you (assuming that there actually was money due), they materially breached the agreement.  Now, the "probably" part of my answer refers to the possiblity that they could sue you if you took the book elsewhere, and argue that in fact the nonpayment was a minor breach.  Unfortunately, once it gets to court there are no guarantees.  So what you may want to do is to send them a letter saying that you believe that they have breached the contract and that you have the right to pull out unless they send payment right away.  Then see what they do. Depending on the amount of money involved, it may be worth your while to seek an attorney's advice on the situation.  I would be happy to speak with you, if you would like to call my office.... Read More
The answer to you question, while it may be unsastisfying, is "probably yes." The fact is, when the publisher failed to pay you (assuming that there... Read More

I am looking to create a new internet business. The nature of the business will be a blog about orthodontist procedures.

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Intellectual Property
The best step you can take to limit your liability -- which doesn't sound as if it would be that great to begin with -- is always to buy insurance, lots of it. Good luck with your business.
The best step you can take to limit your liability -- which doesn't sound as if it would be that great to begin with -- is always to buy insurance,... Read More

I am a photographer who routinely goes out onto the streets in Salt Lake City Utah and will ask people if I can photograph them, do I need a release?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Intellectual Property
The answer depends on how you will use the photographs. If you are merely taking the photos for personal or artistic purposes, you do not need a release. However, if you will use the photos (or sell or license them for use) for advertising, trade or commercial purposes, a release is required. No particular form of release is necessary but you need some evidence of assent to such a commercial use.... Read More
The answer depends on how you will use the photographs. If you are merely taking the photos for personal or artistic purposes, you do not need a... Read More

Does a Game created using a game engine that is licensed under GPL count as a derivative work or output?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Intellectual Property
If by "using" the game engine you incorporate it in its entirety, or a substantially unchanged version, then the game you make is a derivative work.
If by "using" the game engine you incorporate it in its entirety, or a substantially unchanged version, then the game you make is a derivative work.
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