Maryland Intellectual Property Law Attorney: Best Defenses to Defamation Lawsuit
Defamation is making a false statement about a living person such that the statement causes the person ridicule or scorn. Simply put, the best defense is having evidence to support the statement as reported. In other words, “show” that the fact reported is in-fact true. The second best defense, though not always successful, is to […]
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- Jun, 23, 2014
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Maryland Copyright Law Attorney: When Does Formerly Copyrighted Material Become Part of The Public Domain?
When a previously copyrighted material becomes part of the public domain, that work can be used without permission form the previous copyright owner. The following is a guide to help determine if material has become part of the public domain. 1. BEFORE 1923: All material published in the United States before 1923 is in the […]
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- Jun, 07, 2014
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Maryland Copyright Law Lawyer: Can A Copyright Owner Obtain an Injunction to Stop Publication?
Yes. Under federal law, the owner of a copyright that has been violated may seek an injunction to prevent further exploitation of the work. Along with an injunction, monetary damages and attorney fees can be awarded. For a confidential conversation to discuss these and other copyright law matters, contact Maryland copyright attorney Stephen J. Reichert […]
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- May, 21, 2014
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Maryland Copyright Law Lawyer: Getting Permission to Use Copyrighted Material
There are basic steps you should follow when seeking permission of copyrighted work. First, determine who owns the copyright. Second, see if the material is protected or if you need permission to use the material. Third, determine exactly what rights you need to use the material. Forth, contact the copyright owner and seek permission. Fifth, […]
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- May, 13, 2014
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Maryland Copyright Law Attorney: Three Rules to Follow When Considering the “Fair Use” of Copyright Material
It is difficult to know for certain whether a court will consider a use of copyright to be “fair use.” The courts will consider the following in deciding this issue: 1. How much material was taken compared to the entire work of which the material was a part? The greater percentage of material taken, the […]
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- May, 05, 2014
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Legal Definitions
This section is updated when new terms are used in the Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC blog. Ancillary Probate – If decedent had real property in another state (ancillary) probate is required in that state. Bankruptcy Trustee – A person appointed by a bankruptcy court to supervise the affairs of a person or […]
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- May, 01, 2013
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