most recent 30 from http://startups.com 2010-03-16T09:43:25Z http://startups.com/feeds/tag/copyright http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://startups.com/questions/14078/does-my-web-site-need-to-be-live-published-to-obtain-a-copyright Chad Johnson 2010-01-12T06:10:16Z 2010-03-15T20:40:02Z

<p>I am starting a web business, which is still in the planning stage. We are about a week into development, and we have a skeletal web site up on a test server. We have our business plans pretty well drawn out at our project management site which uses Redmine, so all our ideas are contained in our database. All our ideas are either in our wiki or work tickets.</p> <p>Our web site will probably not be up for the public to see for roughly a year from now. Do we need to wait until we've gone live or are really close to doing so in order to copyright?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/25097/legal-lyric-service Omer Saatcioglu 2010-03-14T21:07:41Z 2010-03-15T14:07:14Z

<p>Hello, </p> <p>I developed a lyric search engine for a mobile device. But, the lyric I use are from various web sites and are not legal. Does this make me obligated to copyright issues. </p> <p>On the other hand, do you know any lyric service that gives an API to search lyric and the price of this service? Thank you for your time.</p>

http://startups.com/questions/16215/how-do-you-copyright-or-trademark-a-newspaper-project Dallas Mackenzie 2010-01-22T13:18:34Z 2010-03-13T12:23:32Z

<p>I know certain rules regarding video or audio material copyrights, but I need more information for in this case I need a whole project to be copyrighted. </p> <p>I also want to know where can I find a guide with the procedure to do it. Is there any organization that is in charge of that? Is that different depending on the state where you are located?</p> <p>Can I do that online?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/4783/can-i-use-a-logo-that-already-exists-just-making-a-few-changes-to-it Rick Muzzo 2009-11-24T18:40:19Z 2010-03-06T01:24:27Z

<p>Is it possible to do that and not being accused of copyrighting? </p>

http://startups.com/questions/23836/simple-listen-music-webapp-legal-issues panchicore 2010-03-05T15:21:37Z 2010-03-05T15:45:09Z

<p>Hi, what I want to know is about the legal issues that can be problems in a webapp with the next features:</p> <ol> <li>upload music making a private-online-player.</li> <li>music files are stored is the server app (not direct download).</li> <li>in last instance the files owner (uploader) can download the music to restore the backup.</li> </ol> <p>does this infringes on somethin in particular, like copyright or something else?</p> <p>thanks</p>

http://startups.com/questions/19661/using-a-college-mascot-in-a-domain-name Chris 2010-02-08T19:27:01Z 2010-03-05T13:44:26Z

<p>I want to start a classifieds website for students at a nearby college for them to buy and sell textbooks and such. Is it legal to use their mascot in the domain name? </p> <p>For example the domain would be: MascotNameList.com or MascotNameBooks.com or MascotNameStudent(s).com.</p>

http://startups.com/questions/13068/i-need-a-lawyer-familiar-with-intellectual-property-copyright-issues David 2010-01-06T04:25:06Z 2010-03-03T01:23:35Z

<p>Hi,</p> <p>I want to start up an online library on the subject of private military and security contracting, for which I would charge access. I need a lawyer to advise me on the legality of doing this. Considering the number of articles I have collected, over 20,000, it is impossible to go and ask all the publishers for their permission. </p> <p>I believe it should be possible to do this if I did it as a nonprofit organization. But I need some legal advice to be sure. If possible, please recommend a lawyer in the Arlington, VA, USA area.</p> <p>David</p>

http://startups.com/questions/23025/how-do-you-know-if-a-website-is-subjected-to-the-laws-of-a-particular-country pennungu 2010-03-02T16:40:22Z 2010-03-02T20:34:56Z

<p>So lets say live in sweden and host my website in the US:</p> <ol> <li>a guy from china sues me for something on my website. Which Laws apply? Swedish, US or Chinese?</li> <li>i make money with web advertising, do i need to pay tax in the US?</li> <li>on my website users can upload stuff, songs, videos. So like youtube &amp; facebook i have an agreement where "the uploader" has to confirm that he is the owner of the data he uploads, but as everybody knows - nobody really cares. How well am i really protected, if the DCMA sues me for a song of rihanna that some user uploaded.</li> </ol> <p>many thanks.</p>

http://startups.com/questions/5917/iphone-app-release-copyright-and-company-issues unknown (google) 2009-11-28T18:26:01Z 2010-03-01T00:24:05Z

<p>For anyone who are familiar with App Store, app submission, etc.. I hold an individual iphone developer license. </p> <p>However, my apps will be released with my name as copyright. My question is, I want my application to be under a BANNER and not my name. </p> <p>I currently dont have any papers though, but would it make sense if i add a copyright line such as copyright 2009 SomeWebBanner.com ??? </p> <p>Whats my legal status, and the websites legal stand and my ownership on obviously my application?</p> <p>Is there something else, more i can do to secure banner ??</p>

http://startups.com/questions/22664/copywrite-on-purchased-content Simon_S 2010-02-27T21:09:13Z 2010-02-28T07:19:32Z

<p>I am purchasing content from freelance writer. Once i purchase it I should be the owner of the content. What if they claim it to be theirs at a later date ? What should be done to avoid this situation. I mean what should I do to get Copy write on the contents that I have purchased ?</p> <p><em>Thanks all for your guidance.</em> <strong>-S</strong></p>

http://startups.com/questions/4100/i-built-a-website-on-a-agpl-ver3-licensed-framework-do-i-have-to-release-my-code Ron 2009-11-21T14:32:07Z 2010-02-22T15:07:17Z

<p>HI,</p> <p>We built our website upon Affero-GPL ver3 licensed LACONICA (www.laconi.ca) framework. We have built some key components, which are NOT part of original laconica distribution and have been developed by us and is NOT open source. These components are integrated with laconica through properly defined interfaces and do not use any modified laconica code for its operation. However there are A FEW LACONICA CLASSES MODIFIED to inject the proper references into the web page for these components to be displayed.</p> <p>These components are our Unique Selling Points and considerable amount of effort and resources have been put for developing these components and we do not plan to release the source code for these components.</p> <p>Please provide your comments - What shall we do NOT to release our code to the users? or, Are we bound to release our code also to the users because we have used Affero GPL ver3 framework? or, we just have to release the changes we have made to THEIR Classes? Is there any license that we can put on OUR code so that we are not forced to release our code?</p> <p>Thanks, Ron</p>

http://startups.com/questions/20205/should-i-protect-my-information-even-before-i-start-creating-it Dave Salomon 2010-02-11T19:00:40Z 2010-02-22T14:38:19Z

<p>Which are the best practices to protect intellectual property? Is a website’s content considered as intellectual property? What is more suitable for a website? Can you tell me how to do it or where can I get simple templates to integrate into my site? </p>

http://startups.com/questions/21344/suing-a-website-for-design-infringement jeronim0 2010-02-19T13:27:24Z 2010-02-19T14:01:40Z

<p>I never cleared the rights to the design of my website which i had a "friend" do for me for free.</p> <p>Assuming that i cannot clear the rights, how hard can the designer make my life? Could i end up having to give away part of my website/startup or would i just have to redesign the site?</p> <p>What if the site is running with the same design for 3 years very successfully and then he decides to sue me? Is there a difference?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/21263/what-are-the-differences-between-trademarks-copyrights-and-trade-names Samantha Black 2010-02-18T20:05:35Z 2010-02-19T12:31:53Z

<p>When can an entrepreneur use this each one of these terms?</p> <p>What is the use of each one of these terms?</p> <p>What kind of protection do they offer? </p>

http://startups.com/questions/15907/copyrighting-a-technology-idea-with-no-real-capital Nick 2010-01-21T10:58:14Z 2010-02-16T02:23:22Z

<p>hi guys,</p> <p>this might sound insane and "oh, here's another next big idea", but I truly believe I've thought of something unique and technologically quite easy, with a huge demand to boot.</p> <p>My question is - do I and can I copyright simply an idea, BEFORE speaking to investors?</p> <p>Because I need the idea to be copyrighted before I can pitch for private investment, as they can steal the idea</p> <p>How does this work?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/6221/can-i-copyright-a-logo-slogan-or-a-name Justin Garret 2009-11-30T20:22:53Z 2010-02-13T07:46:58Z

<p>How can i do it? I want to get a professional opinion.</p>

http://startups.com/questions/11191/do-you-know-any-case-of-software-copyright-infringement Jon Irons 2009-12-18T19:54:57Z 2010-02-12T10:23:09Z

<p>I would like to know some case regarding copyright infringement with software companies and how did that end. Any read to recommend?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/695/is-startups-com-violating-copyright Anon 2009-11-05T22:47:48Z 2010-02-09T10:12:21Z

<p>The startups.com website copies the design &amp; text in most instances of stackoverflow.com. Is this a copyright violation?</p> <p>For example, compare startups.com/badges to stackoverflow.com/badges</p>

http://startups.com/questions/18590/question-on-copyright-in-blogs Sony Crockett 2010-02-02T07:54:08Z 2010-02-02T08:00:54Z

<p>If in a small business blog images are used, what is the best way to mention the source?</p> <p>Thanks in advance.</p>

http://startups.com/questions/10607/how-is-it-possible-to-keep-a-products-copyright-without-having-a-patent PABS.F 2009-12-16T17:09:48Z 2010-01-31T21:23:08Z

<p>Imagine that I am developing a product or a service that is totally new. Since it is being developed I didn’t patent it yet. </p> <p>As I work as a freelancer and I am independent from any company I assume nobody is gonna know about the product or service until it is launched.</p> <p>How do I handle that if somebody sees my invention and patents it before I do? I am aware of the fact that ideas cannot be patented but, wouldn’t be ok if there is any cheap way to pre-patent an “in-development” invention? Is there any place where I can learn about that?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/17423/how-does-pre-registration-work Jenny Nantz 2010-01-27T17:10:16Z 2010-01-27T17:14:34Z

<p>I want to know how does pre-registration work for different products or ideas and if it’s actually a good way to protect from copyright. How do you do it? Is it costly?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/17344/what-to-do-when-someone-copies-your-websites-content Arthur Smith 2010-01-27T14:19:42Z 2010-01-27T15:09:57Z

<p>If you see that their a website where they have literally copied your entire site’s content, what legal action can you take? Is suing them an option? Our lawyer is studying the case and they’re not complying. </p>

http://startups.com/questions/17050/can-you-use-another-website-images-and-product-description-in-yours Jason Butler 2010-01-26T14:54:40Z 2010-01-26T15:57:15Z

<p>I’d like to know if you’re infringing any kind of law if you want to resell products on your website and you copy the images and description from another retailer’s site. Would it be illegal? What if you mention the source?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/13324/alter-a-trademarked-logo-for-my-use Help 2010-01-07T08:42:05Z 2010-01-23T09:59:39Z

<p>Can I be sued if I use add something to someone's logo and use it? Like say I added glasses to Mr. Clean? Would that be legal?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/16386/are-trademark-and-copyright-the-same-thing Paul Krimsom 2010-01-22T18:23:45Z 2010-01-22T20:15:20Z

<p>Doing some research on the web, I couldn't get a clear idea of the difference between Trademark and Copyrighting.</p> <p>So, if you could explain it in a easy-to understand way, I would be very thankful. Thank you</p>

http://startups.com/questions/12299/how-to-license-software-giving-out-the-source-code-while-protecting-my-future-re vladsanchez 2009-12-30T05:51:12Z 2010-01-14T06:39:36Z

<p>I have the opportunity to develop a niche solution with the prospect of making some recurring subscription revenue.</p> <p>The prospect sent me an RFP which states that one of my provisions is the solution's source code and a non-compete agreement within 100 miles of his base city.</p> <p>While I will be using a hardware key (dongle) to copy and usage protect the application making it unusable without the hardware key, I wonder what can I do to protect/enforce/prevent/maintain source code copy rights? Having the source code they can redesign the solution and reproduce it without my consent.</p> <p>Should I charge a substantial amount for the source code while discounting the monthly subscription fee in hopes to get the proposal approved?</p> <p>Are there any other creative ways to close this sale with a win/win proposal?</p> <p>I appreciate your opinion.</p>

http://startups.com/questions/14080/should-can-we-copyright-raw-notes-or-does-out-idea-need-to-be-clearly-laid-out Chad Johnson 2010-01-12T06:57:48Z 2010-01-12T09:50:48Z

<p>I am starting a web business, which is still in the planning stage. We are about a week into development, and we have a skeletal web site up on a test server. We have our business plans pretty well drawn out at our project management site which uses Redmine, so all our ideas are contained in our database. All our ideas are either in our wiki or work tickets.</p> <p>Our ideas are semi-organized in the wiki. Much of it is in full sentences, while other parts are just bits and phrases recorded from phone and IM conversations. Can we just dump the database, burn that along with the web site code, content, and screenshots to a CD, and mail that in? Or does it need to be nice, neat and clearly laid out on paper / electronic document as to the specific things we are copyrighting?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/13111/is-there-any-way-to-protect-your-idea-when-sharing-it-with-another-company Dave Orange 2010-01-06T13:42:57Z 2010-01-06T13:57:53Z

<p>I need to outsource a web development service, so hiring a web design company or a freelancer will be a risk to get my business idea stolen. How can I protect it? I would like to find an easy way without much paperwork. Advices are welcome. Thanks!</p>

http://startups.com/questions/6210/how-to-copyright-a-website Justin Garret 2009-11-30T19:58:42Z 2010-01-03T06:18:27Z

<p>Can i copyright it? Is there anything i need to know?</p>

http://startups.com/questions/10515/making-a-little-money-on-a-fan-site Zyrtsuryu 2009-12-16T04:36:23Z 2009-12-31T09:59:09Z

<p>I am a college student living in the USA. I have had fun working on a website for a while now. I want to publish it and use Google Adsense to make enough revenue to cover hosting costs (if there is a little extra, I'd like it to go into my wallet). However, the main content of the website is copyrighted material (video games, mostly).</p> <p>If I am only reporting things like news, tips, and information about/in the games, am I covered under fair use? I would not be 'detracting from the value of the original material' in any way.</p> <p>How would I give credit in the website itself? Is it necessary to contact the company and ask their permission? (I've read this elsewhere.) I don't want to get sued.</p> <p>I hope this is a relevant question, seeing how it's not actually about a business. Thanks in advance for any replies.</p>