Sage-Tips

Can you refer to a trademark?

A trademark owner can stop others from using its trademark to prevent confusion about the source of the goods or services. In some circumstances however, someone may use another party’s trademark if the use is considered a “fair use.” This “fair use” exception is recognized throughout most of the world.

What is violation of intellectual property rights?

Intellectual property (IP) infringement refers to any violation or breach of protected intellectual property rights. Your IP rights may have been infringed upon if your work that is protected by IP laws is copied or otherwise used or exploited without your permission.

How serious is trademark infringement?

Trademark infringement violations are very serious and are often involve aspects of deceptive trade practices. Trademark infringement can result in the following legal consequences: Monetary reimbursement for losses to the plaintiff. Seizure of goods that use or incorporate the unauthorized trademark.

Do you need permission to use copyrighted material?

Assuming the material quoted in these examples is protected by copyright, do Andy, Phil, Regina, Sylvia, or Donnie need permission from the author or other copyright owner to use it? It may surprise you to learn that the answer is “not necessarily.”

What forms of expression fall under copyright protection?

Almost all forms of expression fall under copyright protection as long as they are recorded in some way (such as a book or a computer file). All of the following are considered plagiarism: turning in someone else’s work as your own copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit

Do employers have to tell you if a reference is negative?

It used to be employers routinely would check references without consent from the applicant. It wasn’t that long ago and there were many reasons for this. For example, if a reference check came back negative, the employer would not have to explain their decision to the applicant.

What is an example of a copyright infringement?

For example: 1 A photograph or scan of a copyrighted image (for example: using a photograph of a book cover to represent that book on one’s website) 2 Recording audio or video in which copyrighted music or video is playing in the background. 3 Re-creating a visual work in the same medium.