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Would I get into trouble for printing out funny versions of food logos and sticking them on the actual boxes at the supermarket?
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Answered on March 09, 2019
There may be issues here of at least trademark infringement, product disparagement, and trespass to chattels or goods, which may result in civil...
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Can my picture being posted on a website without my permission?
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Answered on March 08, 2019
Generally, depending, at least on state law, it is possible that an employer may need consent to use an employee's photograph for a purpose such as...
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How can I prove my own property on the patent?
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Answered on March 08, 2019
Generally, depending on the facts, you may want to file your own patent application, and potentially petition to institute a derivation proceeding....
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We have a Minecraft server name {REDACTED}PVP someone is claiming we are infringing the trademark {REDACTED}. Can we use it?
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Answered on March 08, 2019
Generally, your trademark does not have to be exactly the same as another trademark for there to be trademark infringement.
You should show...
Utility or Design Patent which is more profitable or important?
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Answered on March 08, 2019
Generally, U.S. utility patents relate more to function, and U.S. design patents relate more to appearance.
Generally, U.S. design patents may...
Can I use Dr. Seuss's "Oh the Places You'll Go" as part of a speech assignment in my public speaking class?
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Answered on March 07, 2019
There may be copyright infringement concerns, but you may also have arguments of at least, fair use, deminimis use, and first amendment arguments,...
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Do I have any grounds for some sort of compensation for product infringement?
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Answered on March 07, 2019
There may be at least, arguments of copyright infringement, trade dress infringement and trademark infringement, depending on all of the facts....
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Can a disgruntled customer register a domain name under your copyrights Buisiness name with the intent to defame said company?
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Answered on March 07, 2019
A customer may be able to set up a domain name related to a trademark of a business, for the purpose of criticizing the business, however, there...
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How do I find out if a phrase is already trademarked?
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Answered on March 07, 2019
Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...
Do I give up copyright protection when I upload a personal photograph to Facebook or Twitter?
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Answered on March 07, 2019
Generally, you should review the terms of service or terms of use of Facebook and Twitter.
However, generally, use of your photos on another...