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copyright trademark infringement, under CO law is it ...

copyright - I have taken an 1980's image of molly ringwald changed it about 80% and silkscreened to a t-shirt to sell. Is this wrong?? I was told ...

Michael Alex Wasylik
Michael Alex Wasylik's answer
Contributor Level 4

First, don't take legal advice from teachers who aren't licensed to practice ...
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Meyer Y. Silber's answer
Contributor Level 2

The prior answer was very good, I just want to emphasize that even if there is ...
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Service marks and trademark infringement lawsuits

service mark and trademark infringement alegedly - Im currently being harrased by a major retailer in regards to the name of my company. I use 1 word that they use in their brand to ...

Oscar Michelen
Oscar Michelen's answer
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You should definitely take a stand. Large retailers have regularly brought ...
Jimmy Frank Chester
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Contributor Level 3

While I do not disagree with the other answer, I wish to provide some ...
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WA state and federal copyright and patent infringement laws

Copy Right and Patents - How Strict are Patents on Software Programs/Games? There are many copycat programs out there, like word processors and spreadsheets ...

Daniel Nathan Ballard
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While computer programs can be protected under patent law, as a practical ...
Jefferson Hampton Coulter II
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The creators of "Scrabulous" hit this same problem. The makers of Scrabble ...
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trademark usage in WA state, use of corporate logos

corporate logos - I'm a sign shop owner, I see other sign shops and on line web sites selling automobile performance company logos, made into decals for ...

Oscar Michelen
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Contributor Level 5

While what you are describing can be a trademark, service mark or copyright ...
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developed product that is similar to an existing ...

copyright business - I found a site that was selling a product and so I come up with a similer product to sell at school and to other people can i do that ...

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James Wrixam McIlvaine's answer
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Competition is encouraged but it must be fair and free from infringement. ...
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possible consequences for selling fake rolex watches in OH

Retailer - A china source wants to sell me Rolex watches at prices that let me know that they are not "real" Rolex watches. What trouble can I ...

June E Cohan
June E Cohan's answer
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You can get into a significant amount of legal trouble here, particularly if ...
Michael Alex Wasylik
Michael Alex Wasylik's answer
Contributor Level 4

Under federal law, the obvious problem you'll run into is a trademark problem. ...
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Employer Vs Employee ( CA Corporate Law )...Dispute ...

I used to work for a NY based company but lived in CA, as I was the west coast sales manager.so I was always based in Los Angeles. ...

Gordon Morris Fauth Jr.
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I don't know all the facts and have not researched the legal issues, so please ...
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Finding Trademarks

I am starting a business and I would like to know whether a couple of possible names are already trademarked. How would I go about this?

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Anthony Edward J. Campbell's answer
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You can search US trademark registrations at USPTO.gov. You may also conduct ...
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Daniel Du-Ning Woo's answer
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This is not simple. Unregistered trade marks or service rights may have ...
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Trademark issue of Confusingly Similar

I am comparing two names and trying to decide if there would be an issue as to confusion. For example (these are not my acutal names), ...

Phillip Gustavo Day
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Need to know more about what the mark is associated with. For example, the ...
Mark Phillip Walters
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Using your hypothetical, and assuming that both are used in a trademark sense (...
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Trademark in China

Does my US trademark extend to China? If not, what do I need to do?

Lawrence Neil Rogak
Lawrence Neil Rogak's answer
Contributor Level 6

Though China is a party to international agreements to protect intellectual ...
Daniel P. Harris
Daniel P. Harris' answer
Contributor Level 3

Your trademark does NOT extend to China. For you to have a trademark in China, ...
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Trademark protection

What are the dangers of not having a trademarked logo?

Phillip Gustavo Day
Phillip Gustavo Day's answer
Contributor Level 4

My colleagues have answered your question very well so there isn't much more to ...
Mark Phillip Walters
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Contributor Level 4

I'll assume when you say "trademarked" you are talking about registration, ...
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Blog trademark

For the photos that I put on my blog is there anyway to trademark or copyright them so that others cannot copy and use them around the web?

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Anthony Edward J. Campbell's answer
Contributor Level 3

A copyright is the proper form of protection for a photograph. Although ...
Phillip Gustavo Day
Phillip Gustavo Day's answer
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I agree with my colleague, that from a practical perspective, look for ...
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Can I copyright a company catalog dated 1939

I have a Lenox Incorporated company catalog dated 1939. It was produced for Salesmen's use only and about 50 copies were made. Data ...

Kevan LeRoy Morgan
Kevan LeRoy Morgan's answer
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You can claim a copyright in a work only if you are the owner of the copyright. ...
Oscar Michelen
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Contributor Level 5

No, you cannot copyright this catalog. Copyright applies to original works you ...
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Copyright vs. trade mark. What is the difference?

Hello, Can anyone explain to me the difference between copyright and trademark? Thank you for your time and consideration. ...

Joel Richard Beck
Joel Richard Beck's answer
Contributor Level 4

Copyrights are designed to protect authors of "original works of authorship" ...
Oscar Michelen
Oscar Michelen's answer
Contributor Level 5

Just to add to the above answer, ther are some distinctions among trademarks ...
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How does TM help me

When am I allowed to put a TM or ® after my company's name? I see a lot of companies that do it, but we do not. How would such ...

Phillip Gustavo Day
Phillip Gustavo Day's answer
Contributor Level 4

Trademark rights come from common law usage and not from registration. A ...
Rebecca S. Ashbaugh
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An ® signifies that the trademark is federally registered with the United ...
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Music Copyright

What are the copyrights on using music artist and or actors pictures? Say I want to make a bunch of t-shirts of Jimi Hendrix, what are ...

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Frank S Hong's answer
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To use a particular photograph of Hendrix, you will need permission from either ...
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Matthew Peter Digesti's answer
Contributor Level 3

First, you must distinguish between trademarks and copyrights (because your ...
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Business name conflict?

I'm a co-owner of a Seatle-based, woman-owned graphic design and medical illustration company that has been in business since 2001. ...

Andrew Nguyen
Andrew Nguyen's answer
Contributor Level 4

What I would suggest is to register your name or trademark it with the State of ...
Valerie Ann Farris
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Contributor Level 5

Dear Dave, You should consult with an Intellectual Property lawyer in ...
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Website name

Me again, He is located in Utah, I am in Washington State. I legally registered my name with the state, and purchased my domain name ...

Phillip Gustavo Day
Phillip Gustavo Day's answer
Contributor Level 4

Okay...little more info always helps...but I will reiterate, if you can afford ...
Alec Scott Rose
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Contributor Level 7

I recommend that you speak to an experienced intellectual property attorney who ...
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Google Subpoena

2 Defendants, brothers, sued their former business partner for fraud, embezzlement, trademark infringement, et al. The brothers ousted ...

James Dale Struck
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Contributor Level 2

I have never heard of a "Google Subpoena", but I do know there are computer ...
Joshua Matthew Dale
Joshua Matthew Dale's answer
Contributor Level 4

You must have a lawyer already so I suggest you go in and sit down for an ...
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website name

I have a domain name of www.jkdphotography.net, another photographer in a whole nother area has www.jkdphotography.com. He says he can ...

Phillip Gustavo Day
Phillip Gustavo Day's answer
Contributor Level 4

I agree that you'll probably be okay but the real issue is whether there is a ...
Jason Matthew Mayberry
Jason Matthew Mayberry's answer
Contributor Level 4

I think you'll be ok. assuming you purchased your web address or at the least ...

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