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Are there any legal restrictions to developing and selling a new clothing product using Velcro technology?
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Answered on October 25, 2016
I would think that you can incorporate Velcro(trademarked) into a garment, however, it may depend on exactly how you are going to do this, and to...
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What are the potential legal threats?
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Answered on October 25, 2016
The company may be subject to, at least, liability for trademark infringement for using logos of companies without their permission.
You should...
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In CA, are emails to a non-party written at the suggestion of a party's attorney, covered by attorney-client privilege?
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Answered on October 25, 2016
You should discuss with a California attorney, and I am not admitted in California.
However, under certain circumstances, there may be a "common...
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Can I sell necklaces with letters spelling out NFL team names as long as I do not mention the NFL and/or say I'm not affiliated?
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Answered on October 24, 2016
As an example, there are U.S. registered trademarks for the name "Miami Dolphins" one of which expressly is for "jewelry" and "necklaces". ...
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What laws prohibit misrepresenting yourself or your product on a membership based website?
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Answered on October 24, 2016
In terms of misrepresenting a product generally, that could be a false advertising problem.
In terms of misrepresenting either yourself or...
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Am I entitled to compensation for the sale of a product I created and that is named after me?
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Answered on October 24, 2016
Based on what you have stated it does not appear that you would have any intellectual property rights to your sandwich, however you should discuss...
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Is it copyright infringement to draw or paint a knick-knack that I bought and is sitting on my shelf?
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Answered on October 24, 2016
Copyright includes the exclusive right to prepare derivative works.
If you are copying a knick-knack, by doing a drawing of it, assuming the...
Can I use someone's LinkedIn profile information in my article posted online without consent/permission ?
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Answered on October 24, 2016
You need to show what you plan on using to an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation.
It is possible, for example, that...
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Legitimate lawsuit?
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Answered on October 24, 2016
The facts do not appear to indicate that you have any patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret or contractual rights.
However, you should...
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Trademark name question
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Answered on October 24, 2016
You may want to change the name to avoid any issue of confusion.
However, because they are arguably in a different area of goods/services,...