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Can I sell software product that contains component from open source software(Apache 2.0, MIT license)?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
It is always possible that someone could put two known components together to create a novel combination which theoretically could be patentable. ...
From what I understand, Godzilla vs Megalon is in public domain. Does this mean I can sell a shirt based on this movie?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
When you say "a shirt based on this movie", I am not sure what you mean.
"Godzilla" is an active U.S. registered trademark of Toho Co., Ltd.,...
Can I use the Boston Red Socks "B" for a tee shirt for a class trip to Boston.
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Answered on March 08, 2017
You may be liable for copyright infringement because it appears you are reproducing a copyrighted work in copies without permission of the...
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Business Trade Dress
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Answered on March 08, 2017
You state "I'd like to have a trade dress for the design concept of the business"
You may be mixing various terms.
You may want a trademark...
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Can I license a provisional or part of it for an investor for a limited time?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
You should consult with a registered patent attorney about filing a non provisional patent application.
At least at the start, it may be...
What to do if you receive a false DMCA counter notice?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
If you receive a "false" DMCA counter notice, you may be able to file a copyright infringement action, and/or an action under the DMCA 17 USC...
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How can I get this resolved, and get compensation?
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Answered on March 07, 2017
Have you obtained a copyright registration from the US copyright office for your artwork?
If not, you should discuss with an intellectual...
What does (ABANDONED) IC 042. US 100 101. G & S trade mark means?
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Answered on March 07, 2017
The particular trademark application serial no. 86/109,487 was only recently abandoned and a petition to reverse the decision to abandon could be...
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Is nationality important in transferring copyrights?
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Answered on March 07, 2017
Generally speaking, assigning "to" an American would probably not be a problem, at least as far as United States Law is concerned, although the...
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Design or Utility Patent?
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Answered on March 06, 2017
If "the way in which one uses it to accomplish the same task" differs then it is possible you may be able to get a utility patent.
Design...