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If an examining trademark attorney, makes provides attachments to claim applied for marks are descriptive. Can it be challenged?
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Answered on March 30, 2016
Like Attorney Garson, I'm not sure what you're asking. If you're asking whether, after receiving an examiner's rejection based on descriptiveness,...
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When it comes to trademarks, is it common to receive conflicting advice from different attorneys?
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Answered on March 30, 2016
Yes, of course it is. The practice of law is subjective. That is why attorneys refer to their opinions as opinions. It is worthwhile for you to ask...
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Can the Degree of Particularity be used to explain why some words which can be considered descriptive, have been allowed reg?
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Answered on March 30, 2016
I see you're asking many questions about trademark registration and examination standards. The trademark office has a great series of videos on the...
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What is the legal basis that "Real" on it's own is allowed principal trademark registration for E-cigs? Serial#86184363
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Answered on March 30, 2016
You're asking for a legal opinion on an application or issued trademark. Unfortunately, you won't get that on this forum. You can probably read...
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Can I copyright my original music that had already been copyrighted by me back in the 1990's?
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Answered on March 28, 2016
I agree with Attorney Natoli. I don't see the downside to re-registering if indeed you did previously register some or all of the songs. Reading...
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A video of me is being used on a well known company's YouTube channel. Can they do that!?
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Answered on March 28, 2016
If, as you've said in your comments on the previous answers, you have been investing in creating a public persona for yourself, and it has some...
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How can I get WIPO to reconsider its notification? Specifically, who do I write to? Is there a standard form, or is a letter OK?
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Answered on March 28, 2016
Reading your question and your comment on Attorney Elman's answer… I think you need a patent attorney or patent agent who is familiar with...
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Can I sell (=make profit of) this type of jewelry or will it be a copyright issue?
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Answered on March 28, 2016
You should not pursue either of those business plans.
First, the cartoon characters are almost certainly copyrighted in their own right if you...
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Is it lawful for police officers to remove license plates without owner notification?
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Answered on March 28, 2016
Has your license been revoked? Is the car being impounded? Otherwise, it is hard to know why the police might be doing that.
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Am I entitled to compensation? (intellectual property infringement)
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Answered on March 28, 2016
But my colleagues have told you is correct. If your photos have some creative aspect or element, then they are eligible for copyright protection....
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