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What direction should I take if I want to sell my products right away? Trademark through state or trademark through federal
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Answered on September 22, 2018
You should have a US full trademark search done, which would include, at least USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark applications,...
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Use "cowboys fan" or " cowboys girl"
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Answered on September 22, 2018
There may be a concern of trademark dilution or trademark infringement, based at least, on the Cowboys trademark of the Dallas Cowboys...
Can I use copyrighted action figures to place into my own diorama and sell them without being sued?
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Answered on September 22, 2018
Copyright includes at least the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work, and there may be a concern, at least,...
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Can I use military symbols for designs?
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Answered on September 22, 2018
Here is a guide regarding possible use of U.S. military seals and...
Can I use the republican elephant and democratic donkey as part of art on a book cover?
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Answered on September 21, 2018
At least regarding U.S. trademark registration no. 1,908,397, the Republican National Committee appears to be active in preventing its use, and may...
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Can I use a business name that is similar to another?
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Answered on September 21, 2018
Generally, if your proposed trademark is confusingly similar to an existing trademark for related goods/services, then there may be a trademark...
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Can I request compensation from a 3rd-party company that request I sign a Declaration for Utility/Design Application form?
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Answered on September 21, 2018
Did you personally sign a declaration and assignment previously?
Was there an obligation or employment agreement which required you to assign...
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Is this a trade mark infringement? Would I be able to receive monetary compensation?
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Answered on September 21, 2018
You may be able to sue for trademark infringement, you should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation as soon as...
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I have some questions regarding intellectual property law
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Answered on September 21, 2018
There are at least trademark and copyright infringement concerns if you sell posters with pictures of trademarked products of others without the...
Can I use the word nerf in my DBA name as in a location to play utilizing the nerf blasters?
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Answered on September 20, 2018
There are, at least U.S. registered trademarks, for NERF owned by Hasbro, Inc. relating to numerous types of goods/services, and arguably famous,...