Can I buy dog treats and add CBD then re-sell the treats (they are not individually branded) in my own brand's packaging?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
There are, at least, trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and other issues, particularly if the treats look the same, but are just infused...
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If I made a t-shirt mentioning the name of a public figure, with no image, for comedic purposes, could I sell it?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
Generally if you use a person's name for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity.
You should discuss with...
Can I publish a book illustrated with Lego bricks if each element in each scene, including characters, is of my own design?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
You state "book illustrated with Lego bricks", but then you also state "we did not use Lego designs or patterns for any item".
It would be...
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What documents do I need from a company to use their logo for products and split royalty?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
Generally, you would want a trademark license agreement in order to use a company's trademarked logo.
You should discuss with an intellectual...
Will I be violating copywrite laws if I use 1974 O.P.C. Baseball card of Dock Ellis as background in a monetized YouTube video?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
There are copyright infringement concerns, however there may be arguments of fair use, deminimis use, and/or first amendment arguments which can be...
Can I use silhouettes of super heroes for my business logo?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted...
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Can we use a trademark name as part of the title/website for a book?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
On the surface, there appear to be trademark infringement concerns, but there also may be arguments of at least fair use, deminimis use, and/or...
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IP ownership in a partnership?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
It may be important, at least, to review any partnership agreement that may be relevant.
You should discuss with an intellectual property...
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If I want to name my LLC "Cinderella Carriage Company", is this likely to have issues with trademarks or something as such?
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Answered on May 28, 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 use the phrase Psychic Healing Fair if there is one called Psychic Healing Expo?
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Answered on May 28, 2019
Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...