Trademark infringement question: If I use WöW instead of WoW which stands for world of warcraft.. is it trademark infringement?
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Answered on February 14, 2015
If you use it for online games, or electronic games (whichever classes WoW is registered in - I'm assuming it is), yes, you'd be infringing. If you...
I recently received a letter from a law firm in California threatening me with civil litigation over an Otterbox Product
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Answered on February 12, 2015
It sounds like a scam on the facts you describe. But I would take it seriously- talk with an attorney experienced in patent infringement and...
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Should I return this t-shirt? Or try to pay royalties to company owning copyright/trademark?
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Answered on February 11, 2015
Attorney Thomas is right: Nickelodeon would surely appreciate knowing about the knock-offs. You could return it. And, along with feeling good about...
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What do I need to do to own the rights to my stage name (ex. The Good Guys)? Does this cover the logo as well? Where do I go?
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Answered on February 11, 2015
You are looking to register a trademark in a name, and also register a TM in a logo. You'll need to speak with a trademark attorney about the...
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Can I use the same text?
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Answered on February 11, 2015
The phrase you're asking about may be part of a copyrighted work. But it seems on the face of it to be so non-distinctive as to not have acquired...
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How do I get a provisional patent for my invention?
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Answered on February 11, 2015
You should speak with a patent attorney in private asap. Do not sign a contract or disclose information about your invention until you've done so....
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I have thought of something that I am interested in patenting and have never patented before,
I need advise on where to start.
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Answered on February 11, 2015
You should start by reading up on the patent system and what you have to do to get a patent. There are good answers on this site, elsewhere online,...
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Are stills of myself (being interviewed in studio on the air) taken from a network online video stream copyrighted? Who owns?
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Answered on February 10, 2015
The network that made the video (that was broadcast and/or is now available to stream) almost certainly owns the copyright in it, and controls who...
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I have a product I would like to patent,
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Answered on February 10, 2015
You can't patent your product because of the one-year bar.
But, if you've made any improvements to the product, and have had those on sale for...
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I am complying a book of stories from different people. Do I need them to sign a contact so they don't come to me for money.
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Answered on February 10, 2015
You need a written contract with each author or contributor, getting a license to publish X spelling out compensation, and ideally setting out what...
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