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What are the implications of registering a trademark for a mobile application when an application with the same name exists?
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Answered on August 10, 2017
Firstly, it is possible to have common law trademark rights, without having a trademark registration.
Secondly, when you file for a U.S....
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Copyright infringement Cease and Desist Letter. Should I agree and sign this letter?
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Answered on August 10, 2017
You need to show the letter to an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation.
You should not sign any document related to this...
Can I sell a product using the names of characters from TV shows?
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Answered on August 09, 2017
It is possible for fictional characters to be protected by copyright.
Also, depending on how you advertise, there may be other concerns, such...
How do I register a song with ASCAP when I don't have info or contact info for the original music producer?
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Answered on August 09, 2017
So basically someone gave you a track or sound recording, which you recorded over.
Since there was no written agreement, it appears, that...
How would i get permission?
To use the steelers logo for my hand made pens it would be single sales and would only be a few
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Answered on August 09, 2017
It would be difficult to get permission.
The below link apparently indicates various minimum requirements, and only a few sales does not look...
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I make high quality ink pens of all types and colors
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Answered on August 09, 2017
If you use the Pittsburgh Steelers logo without permission you may be liable for copyright infringement and trademark infringement.
You could...
Can I use excerpts/theme from a poem (only published in a personal email) to adapt to a film even though he poet is deceased?
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Answered on August 09, 2017
The poet, and/or his or her estate, or someone else, such as if ownership assigned, may own copyrights on the poems and you may be liable for...
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Is it illegal to take peelies (coupons) off a product at a store and use it at a different store?
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Answered on August 09, 2017
Peelies may be put on by store employees.
If the particular store does not offer the particular coupon then you putting it on would be legally...
Who owns the rights to a logo design? Would it be the designer or the client?
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Answered on August 09, 2017
Generally, the client may have, at least, an implied license to use the logo for the agreed upon purposes.
However, it you were not an...
Is my product idea protected while patent application is pending?
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Answered on August 09, 2017
You ask "is my product idea protected while patent application is pending?"
Arguably, filing a patent application, can be described as taking a...