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What can an USA company owing a patent which it claims I am infringing do to sue me if I live in Bulgaria?
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Answered on July 14, 2015
U.S. Patent only enforceable in the U.S. No one will come to Bulgaria to enforce - unless they have a Bulgarian patent. Any business you do here...
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Does patent infringement directly offends the law and does it directly means I will get sued?
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Answered on July 14, 2015
Patent infringement is civil not criminal. Not all patent owners sue. Parents may be found invalid. Don't understand your last question.
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Do I need to find a lawyer in Japan?
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Answered on July 13, 2015
Talk to a Mass. lawyer experienced in debt collection. As other have answered, a collection agency in Japan will be very helpful. If you can find a...
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Do I need a patent attorney?
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Answered on July 13, 2015
You should consult with a patent attorney to discuss whether you may have a patentable invention (with a utility patent) or design. I agree with...
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I read a 2012 article online that the PTO deems Card Games unpatentable. Is this still true?
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Answered on July 13, 2015
You should consult with a patent attorney. Board games are patent eligible, and card games may not be, for not having enough mechanism beyond the...
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Can I actually be sued for unknowingly having one counterfeit product in my store?
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Answered on July 13, 2015
Speak with a trademark attorney in private now. Don't delay. And don't respond to them in any way without consulting with and hiring an attorney....
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Can i take pictures off of google images and use them for my website?
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Answered on July 13, 2015
Unless they're explicitly dedicated for public use or under a Creative Commons license (http://creativecommons.org/) that allows sharing, no, you...
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Can I use a name that is trademarked in a different but similar industry?
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Answered on July 12, 2015
No one here can give you specific advice on a trademark. The point of trademark is to avoid consumer confusion. You should speak with your own...
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What type of license do I need to use college and Professional sport logos for my own sport apparel company?
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Answered on July 12, 2015
You'll need to license from each of the leagues. They are expensive. Each league has a website with info and forms or applications. Be prepared for...
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Can client force us to do work and deliver product without paying us for the work?
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Answered on July 09, 2015
Speak with a commercial disputes attorney. Don't share more facts in public (this is public). If the amount is less than $10k, it's probably not...
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