I have a customer asking me to paint a designer monogram for them in exchange for money. Is this allowed?
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Answered on July 10, 2020
Replication of another’s trademark/design may cause potential problems related to trademark infringement or copyright infringement. In general,...
I am a freelance up and coming DJ and I want to go by DJ Skittles I was wondering if that goes against the trademark from them ?
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Answered on July 10, 2020
The close connection to a trademark may cause problems. Consider consulting with an intellectual property attorney to sort through the issues of...
Can I trademark a phrase or logo for shirts and hats and or general advertising?
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Answered on July 10, 2020
Consider trademark dilution, where the owners of famous trademarks can protect their famous trademark if someone is using the mark in a way that...
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What are your copyright restrictions if you want to make a movie that is both "fair use" and "free"?
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Answered on July 08, 2020
Consider reposting because the question is unclear -- so you get a relevant answer. If this is related to creative commons – look at their website...
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Would Chicago Bulls have an issue with a company called Bully Software?
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Answered on July 08, 2020
If you expand your thinking about famous sports teams you will be able to prove to yourself that the use of words is case specific. Many names of...
Can I sell an educational resource that uses an embedded youtube link of someone reading a kids book with my own original Q's.
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Answered on July 07, 2020
Your business plan revolves around using someone else’s intellectual property – additionally the intellectual property is displayed/hosted by a...
Can I sell a shirt with just a university name?
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Answered on July 06, 2020
The university names will be trademarked – you’ll need to get a license to use the university name. There will likely be a licensing department at...
Is there a copyright infringement on jewelry?
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Answered on July 06, 2020
There are multiple elements to the protection of products – and their look. Also consider design patents – when doing your clearance search – in...
Can I use a trademarked name and a product visual in my new business logo if it doesn't compete? Bronco for a Children's Book Co
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Answered on July 06, 2020
There are multiple issues here. In addition to above, consider trademark dilution. Generally, trademark dilution exists if a mark is used which...
Is buying and reselling skins in Counterstrike legal? Is it against Steams TOS?
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Answered on July 06, 2020
Off hand I’m not sure if most intellectual property lawyers will be up to date about the terms of service about the video game you are talking...
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