I understand that one can be sued for trademark infringement but is it a criminal offense that one could go to jail for or fined
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Answered on May 01, 2017
As noted, yes, criminal charges are possible. We see this in cases of enterprise infringers. For example, people who operate counterfeit rackets....
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What are the chances my trademark application will be accepted if in the same industry but a very different type of product?
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Answered on April 30, 2017
No one can answer that question in a vacuum. You need to have a proper trademark clearance done. But if you are operating in a very different class...
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I'd like to copyright my autobiography but don't intend to publish it.
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Answered on April 30, 2017
Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...
What can I do if my trademark was registered with an incorrect zip code
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Answered on April 30, 2017
You just have to amend the ownership record.
Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance. It is of course best...
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Would This Be Trademark Infringement?
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Answered on April 30, 2017
From what I see here, you are in jewelry and they are in publishing. In that case, it should not be an issue no different than Delta Airlines...
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What do I have to do to trademark my club so no one eals can claim it
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Answered on April 30, 2017
If this is a club then perhaps a membership trademark would be appropriate. You have the text name and you also describe a logo (patch) or also...
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Can I copy all the library books into softcopies and avail them in an app to students.
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Answered on April 30, 2017
That would be copyright infringement. The only exception to the copyright law I can think of that would apply would be within the classroom...
Is it legal to buy items from thrift stores and resell them online?
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Answered on April 28, 2017
You are free to resell any lawfully purchased product unless it is conditioned with terms like many software EULAs for example. You just have to...
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Is there international license for protection the copyright(i.e:international copyright like international patent)?
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Answered on April 28, 2017
As noted, copyright protection is extended internationally through treaties. Not every nation adheres and eve some that are treaty members are not...
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Donating emails to university archive - copyright
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Answered on April 28, 2017
There are an awful lot of "ifs" here. Putting aside copyright issues, we also have the public disclosure of private facts and the question of...
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