Can I file US TM on dual basis of 1(a) and 44(d)/44(e)?

Generally, there is a difference between a "filing" basis and a "registration" basis. For example, a possible filing basis may be under 44(d)...

Question about partial inheritance of royalty rights

Generally, joint owners of copyright have duty to account to other joint owners. Also, each joint owner of copyright can exploit the...

How do I know if my idea is patented?

Generally, although no search is fool proof, you can have, at least, a preliminary patentability search done, such as through a registered patent...

CAN I SUE A GAME DEVELOPER??

You should provide facts regarding this matter to an attorney licensed in NJ in a private consultation.

Generally if you put someone's trademarked logo onto a product, without their permission and introduce that into a stream of commerce, then there...

How can We avoid an Opposition?

If you are trying to get a U.S. trademark registration, then various factors will be used to determine if there is a likelihood of confusion...

There may be a concern that the mark may be geographically deceptively misdescriptive, and may be refused registration depending on all of the...

Generally, it is important to name the correct inventors in a provisional patent application. Generally, for issued U.S. patents, each of...

Can I use a company's logo in my short film? The scene would be a fake commercial for a product.

Generally, if you use a company's trademarked logo, there may be issues of, at least trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and product...

Is using celebrity photo I took or was in the photo with and also writing about them (good things only) on my blog illegal?

There may be at least issues of violation of right of publicity if the images of the celebrities are used for commercial purpose. You should...

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