Can I trademark a company name that sounds similar to, but is spelled differently than, another company name in same industry?
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Answered on March 13, 2018
If the proposed trademark is confusingly similar to the existing trademark for similar goods/services then there is a trademark infringement...
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How can you copy write a quote?
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Answered on March 13, 2018
Copyright does not cover ideas, rather expressions.
A name or very short quote, by itself, is generally not subject to copyright protection. ...
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Expert testimony question
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Answered on March 13, 2018
There may be certain circumstances where it may be appropriate to have an expert sign an NDA, however, it may depend on the particular facts of the...
Trademark, patent?
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Answered on March 13, 2018
At least some of your examples are arguably merely descriptive and/or generic and may be rejected by the USPTO if you file a trademark application....
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Would it be "reverse passing off" to purchase a large quantity of human soap and re-bottle it for animal grooming use?
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Answered on March 12, 2018
It may be more prudent to simply get a license from the hand soap company to avoid issues.
You should discuss with an intellectual property...
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I'm gonna organized a Singing Competition.Do I need to pay the copyright license for the song that contestants singing ?Pls adv
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Answered on March 12, 2018
Copyright includes at least the exclusive right to perform a copyrighted work publicly, at least in the case of musical works, and it appears you...
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What ramifications do I have in court for broken agreement and stolen work?
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Answered on March 12, 2018
If you have not filed for copyright registration for your works, you should do so, in order to potentially be able to sue, at least, for copyright...
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Is it ok to sign a non disclosure agreement with an app generated signature ?
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Answered on March 12, 2018
An actual ink signature may be preferred.
In addition, it would be important to see what the NDA said. You would, at least, want to retain...
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What will happen if the trademark opposer won't participate in the trial?
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Answered on March 12, 2018
After you submit your answer, you need to proceed with everything you need to do to succeed in the case.
If, for example, generally the opposer...
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Trademark Infrigment?
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Answered on March 12, 2018
Generally, a single word, by itself, is typically not covered by a copyright.
A single word may be a trademark.
You should show...