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Is my company infringing on another if we market our acronym which is the same as another company's acronym of their product ?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
Of course that could be an issue. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance. It is of course best practice to clear...
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Can i have a company that does custom screen prints on shirts Put the us mc logo on a shirt
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Answered on June 13, 2017
Your personal use is not the problem. Their commercial use is.
If you need further clarification, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...
Nominative fair use of Trademarks: How can I argue this? I thought goods and items can't be trademarked but only names and logos
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Answered on June 13, 2017
You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark holder. This is called "nominative fair use" and the classic...
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Can I use a state's name as a part of my trademark?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
You have a few issues here. In general, it is not prohibited to use a state name within a trademark. I'm sure you've heard of Arizona Jeans. It...
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If you file a copyright first, is there protection to file later under trademark for architectural designs?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
I don't understand the question. Copyright covers creative expression and architectural designs do fall under that category. Any creative...
Can a published textbook issued with a course be licensed so it cannot be resold due to copyright?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
You received some good responses. It really depends on how this book arrived in your hands. For example, if I attend a program where licensed...
Can I use a licensed fabric, like if I bought a Disney print from JoAnn fabrics, in crafts and then sell them?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
You are asking the same question to the same pool of lawyers. You will get the same answers.
It depends on what exactly is printed on the...
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Can I use a persons example in a book I write?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
This depends on what exactly you would be using. For example, you should be free to express another's idea in your own words, perhaps using quotes...
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Is it legal to take a purchased embroidered auto symbols of sports cars names/icon patch and sew it on clothing, and sell it?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
No, this would be trademark infringement because by virtue of you using those Ford logos, etc. on items they did not endorse you would be...
Is it okay to use licensed fabric, like if I bought a Disney print from JoAnn fabrics,, in crafts and then sell them?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
No, this would be trademark infringement because by virtue of you using those Disney characters, etc. on items they did not endorse you would be...
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