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Am I required to give another attorney my attorneys information If they are not representing me with the issue at hand?
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Answered on June 14, 2019
If you are representing yourself with respect to this matter, then there does not appear to be a reason to provide the opposing side's attorney...
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Should one abandon and refile a service mark application based on specimen description change?
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Answered on June 13, 2019
Generally, the word "trademark" is frequently used as a broad term to refer to both service marks and marks for goods.
In addition, it is...
Can I make t-shirts with “Steelers” on them without putting any logos and using my own design.
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Answered on June 13, 2019
It appears that STEELERS is at least a US registered trademark for at least "clothing" and you may be sued for trademark infringement.
See:...
Parody of a celebrity?
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Answered on June 13, 2019
If you use the name and/or likeness of a person for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity. Their right of...
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How do i start my clothing line?
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Answered on June 13, 2019
Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...
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Can I Legally Buy Items/Video Games Labeled "Only for Sale and Use in Japan"?
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Answered on June 13, 2019
Theoretically, a licensing agreement, for example, may have geographic limitations.
It would be important to review any licensing restrictions...
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Can I repurpose sports jerseys into another item (for example, a bag) and then sell it for a profit?
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Answered on June 13, 2019
If the new product has the original trademark on it, then you may be liable for at least, trademark infringement because the original trademark...
Can i name a song after a registered trademark or company?
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Answered on June 13, 2019
There may be at least, trademark infringement and trademark dilution concerns, however, you may argue, at least, fair use, deminimis use, and/or...
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Can a photographer hold a copyright of a photograph they took of an already copyrighted item?
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Answered on June 13, 2019
Generally, there may be a copyright on a photo of an already copyrighted work.
You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney who...
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Would it be copywrite infringement to sell t-shirts with the nickname, uniform number, and outlined face of a NFL player?
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Answered on June 13, 2019
Generally, if you use someone's name or likeness for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity.
You should...