Questions tagged [copyright]
Copyright is a legal concept which grants the creator of the original work exclusive rights with the aim to protect intellectual property.
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Are the Apple text-to-speech voices copyrighted?
I want to use an excerpt of an OS X text-to-speech voice in a song that I am recording. Is there any kind of copyright restriction for recordings of the computer voice I should know about, or are they ...
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What does "Does your app contain, display or access third-party content?" mean for me?
While submitting a new app to the App Store I got this question: "Does your app contain, display, or access third-party content?".
Can I answer yes to this question and still submit an app?
Does ...
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Is using the Sprite Kit default spaceship image in my app a copyright infringement?
I am developing a game using sprite kit.
When we create a new Spritekit project, by default a spaceship image is present in it.
I can delete the icon and make my own but I really like that icon for ...
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May I register with ©copyright my songs made mixed with just apple loops or must be copyleft, creative commons, royalty free, etc...?
I'm starting to use GarageBand for making music, and I have several songs of my own; but I find xtremly funny mixing loops, so, I have another ones that are only loops mixes.
I know that they are ...
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What's a free or cheap text-to-speech program that is available for commercial use?
As I said in my previous question, I want to use an excerpt of a text-to-speech voice in a song. Where can I find a free or cheap service that'll let me do this without breaking their terms of use?
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Apple Loops Copyright
Let's say I used some Apple Loops in a 5 min contest video that's being sold to the contest host (So he can show a reference for this years contest). Might be uploaded on youtube + their site..
I ...
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Can I display top charts in my app using album artwork from iTunes?
I have used this iTunes API to display the top charts in my app but recently I received an email from Apple about the complaints that Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) want to take my ...
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App was rejected for use of protected 3rd party material
My app has been rejected due to 3rd party material clause:
8.5: Use of protected 3rd party material (trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, otherwise proprietary content) requires a documented ...
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Use of “iPhone”, “iPad”, etc. in iOS apps
An iOS app we're making has features which will work only with certain Apple devices. Can we mention them specifically as “iPhone”, “iPad”, etc. or should we use generic terms, e.g. “compatible ...
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Garageband Loops in Indie Game Apps? [duplicate]
Are the loops and sound effects that are found in Garageband royalty free?
Specifically, can I use them in my game that I am developing for the iOS App Store whether I sell the App or make it free?
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How do Music.app and ID3 differ regarding copyright notice?
How does Music.app find and display a copyright notice in the File tab of songs?
If I open a purchased track and an edited MP3 in Amadeus Pro, it shows the copyright notice for both as "Copyright ...
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Is Speech Synthesis protected by copyright or patent law? What does Mac OS License protect?
I know that according to a question asked by another user here Are the Apple text-to-speech voices copyrighted?
"No other use of the System Voices is permitted by this License, including but not ...
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Using 'scrat' name in a web app [closed]
Is there any problem that I may have in the future if I use the name 'scrat' in an web app for App Store? For example 'Scrat Store' or something similar?
Since the name 'scrat' is the name of an Ice ...
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3rd party videos in iOS app, legal issue?
If I were to make an iOS app that whichs primary function is to play specific 3rd party YouTube videos, is that okay to do without asking for their permission? Or do I need to have a legal agreement ...
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Can I use copyright content in my iOS app? Who take the risk Apple or me? [closed]
I plan to start a quiz app to help people learn english. I would use a well know dictionary for it. I do not want to use 3rd party free dictionary, because there is a big difference in quality. This ...
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