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Can I print a t-shirt with the name of a local band that does gigs, but has no copyright on their name?
Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on. An attorney client relationship has not been created by this answer. Use of mark in connection with goods or services can create common law trademark or service mark rights. Because the band performs under a name it probably does have trademark rights in the bands name. The fact that people would buy the shirts becuase of the band name probably means you are trading off of the...
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Can I copyright or trademark a concept?
You might be able to file an Intent-to-Use trademark for “New York Nights" in connection with games. However you should contact an IP attorney to develop a strategy to protect you IP. Prior to contacting a lawyer you may want to search the USPTO web site to try and find any conflicting marks. You should reveal the results of your searching the attorney that you consult. Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on. An attorney...
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Is it possible to get a state court appointed attorney to represent me in my patent infringement case
Typically state lawyers are only appointed in criminal cases. Legal aid lawyers help low income people with civil matters. Patent infringment matters typically would not qualify for these type of assistance programs. However with the current economic state many lawyers are offering alternative billing arrangements including contigency, partial contingency, and flat fee. You may be able to benefit from one of those types of billing arrangments. Additionally, you may considering partnering...