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Questions about Trademark Law (specifically, a product in the U.S. with the same name as a company in a foreign country)
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Answered on June 09, 2016
My colleague, attorney Schlegelmilch, has given you some great information, but I would additionally like to focus on something you said.
You...
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Got a Cease and Desist order on these home theater receivers I have been selling.
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Answered on June 09, 2016
You state "I buy used ones that are in warranty and non-functioning. Get them replaced with new ones BY DMH, because under warranty. And...
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Can I use a popular song in my book without paying royalties?
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Answered on June 09, 2016
In all likelihood you would be infringing the copyright to the lyrics of the song.
You should look into getting permission to use the lyrics...
Subpoena for Email, Dropbox, and other online accounts
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Answered on June 09, 2016
Assuming this is a Federal Court civil action, there are various initial disclosures related to electronic information that are required under the...
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Would a "Trademarked name" suffice over creating a DBA?
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Answered on June 09, 2016
Trademarks and DBA's have different purposes.
Trademarks are used in commerce and indicate a source of goods/services.
DBA's allow an...
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Will my employer have ownership if I write a book?
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Answered on June 09, 2016
In terms of copyright, assuming you are doing this outside the scope of your employment, are not being paid for it, and there is no written...
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Violating best practices as a graphic designer?
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Answered on June 09, 2016
In terms of copyright, you are not an employee, and there is no written agreement, so this is not a "work made for hire" situation.
You are...
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Is it legal for me to post pictures to my company's pages from another company I worked for?
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Answered on June 08, 2016
If you are using the photographs as advertisements, there may be a concern, depending on what you are saying in the advertisements.
If the...
Can I use the initials NFL to stand for the three steps in a teaching about dealing with emotions?
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Answered on June 08, 2016
The NFL is probably very aggressive at protecting their intellectual property rights, so if I were you, I would be very hesitant about using the...
Can a granted Trademark be challenged? If so, how and what is the likelihood of it being rescinded?
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Answered on June 08, 2016
The trademark "FLOAT POD", registration no. 4,582,054 appears to be registered on the "supplemental register".
Simply put, if you are a...