Can I sue two former employees who have hired a former cook who knows our recipes and are using it for their own business
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Answered on April 09, 2019
There may be an argument, of at least, trade secret misappropriation, and/or interference with contractual relations, depending on all of the...
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Do I need parental permission to publish a book of childrens’ quotes?
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Answered on April 08, 2019
Generally, is it possible that a quote may be subject to copyright protection depending on the facts.
Generally, if you use someone's name for...
Background actor will not sign release form?
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Answered on April 08, 2019
Generally, if you use someone's image and likeness without their permission, for commercial purpose, there may be claims of, at least,...
How can I legally use my surname in business if someone else already has a similar name trademarked?
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Answered on April 08, 2019
Although the law may favor allowing individuals to use their surnames for selling/rendering goods/services, you may be prevented from using your...
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I am working for a company and I believe that they are breaking the law and committing copyright infringement. I am just a low l
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Answered on April 08, 2019
If, you yourself are engaging in conduct, which is copyright infringement, on behalf of your employer, then you could be held, personally liable...
On March 19th I submitted a statement of use for my trademark application. What happens next?
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Answered on April 08, 2019
If, for example, you received a notice of allowance in an intent to use U.S. trademark application, and then filed a proper statement of use and...
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Use of trademarks in Facebook courses/ promo materials?
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Answered on April 08, 2019
The ad agency may be sued for, at least, trademark infringement and/or trademark dilution.
You should discuss with an intellectual property...
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If I have an LLC can I trademark if someone already did it with the name in the reverse. Or if I also added the word the
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Answered on April 08, 2019
The transposition of terms may or may not make a difference, depending, generally, on the overall commercial impression.
You should discuss...
Can I home produce products with “MAGA” on them for resale?
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Answered on April 08, 2019
Generally, a short phrase, at least by itself, is not protected by copyright, although use of a short phrase may be copyright infringement of a...
Can the name of your LLC have a possible Trademark issue as a "Likelihood of Confusion" even if your dba is a different name?
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Answered on April 08, 2019
Generally, a trademark may be a name or symbol used as an indicator of source of goods/services sold/rendered in interstate commerce.
Someone...