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I am planning to start a kit that includes several products. Most of them I will be buying in bulk and putting them in the kit?
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Answered on November 19, 2018
You indicate that "some will be repackaged" and that this kit "will have my brand".
There is at least a trademark infringement concern, in that...
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Can I get a patent on my method even though a similar method is patented for the use of a product in a different industry?
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Answered on November 19, 2018
It would be important to see what the differences between the two methods are, since you indicate they are "similar" but apparently not the same. ...
Can I legally use an artists lyrics on a quilt
That will not be sold but will be shown in public
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Answered on November 19, 2018
Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, and to prepare derivative works based on the...
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I own copyright for a song. Do I also need a trademark to create products from the lyrics?
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Answered on November 19, 2018
Generally, one can have a common law trademark without a registration, however, U.S. registration is important for many reasons, including having a...
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May I use a (Florida) mug shot image on an item for sale..?
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Answered on November 19, 2018
It would be important to see the actual image.
Some trademarks, for example, incorporate pictorial depictions of states, for example.
You...
How can avoid getting sued for using someone else’s unbranded clothing for myself?
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Answered on November 17, 2018
There may be a question of whether there is any trademark associated with these "unbranded" goods.
For example, under some circumstances, it may...
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How can a tv show have someone using my entertainment name with out my permission
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Answered on November 17, 2018
You may want to sue for trademark infringement depending on all of the facts.
You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a...
Can I bundle a product I legally bought in with my own products and sell it under my own brand?
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Answered on November 17, 2018
It would be important to compare the original game materials versus your game materials to see if there are at least, copyright infringement,...
Can I sell product that has a city's name and building art picture on it?
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Answered on November 17, 2018
If you reproduce an art work that is painted on a building, for sale, you may be sued for at least copyright infringement.
You should discuss...
Can I use the image of the Grinch from the Jim Carrey movie for a product im selling?
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Answered on November 17, 2018
You may be sued for at least, copyright infringement and trademark infringement; you should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a...