Can I print T shirts using the name of a former business that is no longer in business and never owned by me?
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Answered on November 27, 2017
When you say "re-create some of his old T-shirts", there may be a question as to whether you are infringing on his copyrights.
Also, by using...
Can you trademark a full company name including "inc" when your name is too generic to trademark?
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Answered on November 27, 2017
There appear to be many U.S. registered trademarks which include "Inc." in the trademark.
However, if deciding on a trademark, the term "Inc."...
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Am I able to take a picture with a camera which is extremely realistic and get a copyright for it?
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Answered on November 27, 2017
If you take a photograph with a camera, that may be a work which is copyrighted at the time it is fixed in a tangible medium, and you may be able...
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Can I sell an idea to someone without a patent?
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Answered on November 27, 2017
If this is a business invention, it may be difficult to get a patent, because the invention may be viewed by the USPTO as an abstract idea and not...
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How do I get permission from a songwriter to use the name of a song and recite the words to the song in my book?
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Answered on November 27, 2017
Depending on how much text of the songs are used, and the context, you may or may not need permission, or it may be fair use; if you need...
Can I sue someone who is using my name for books?
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Answered on November 27, 2017
They may be violating your right of publicity by using your name for a commercial purpose, however, you should discuss with an intellectual...
Do I have a solid copyright infringement case?
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Answered on November 27, 2017
When you say "copyrighted", does this mean you registered the copyrights?
Did you register the copyrights to unaltered versions of what you...
Can a company who has a trademark word that is similar to a word in my business name sue me because the words are similar?
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Answered on November 27, 2017
If someone else has a prior existing trademark for a "similar abbreviation" for the same or similar goods/services then there may be a good...
Can I reuse NFL licensed products to make another product??
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Answered on November 25, 2017
If you took a label with an NFL trademark and attached that to a wreath or some other product, and sold that product, without permission, that...
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Can Walmart falsely advertise a price legally?
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Answered on November 24, 2017
You may want to submit a consumer complaint to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission).
The following link may or may not be helpful. ...