Can I use the word Uber in my business name is in UberSub; the business is not the same as Uber. Would this be ok?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
In theory if you are operating in very different industries this does not have to be a problem (e.g. Delta Airlines vs Delta faucets), but famous...
How would I start my own website that sells stickers? Do I need a license of some sort?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
On the intellectual property side, you likley have two areas to be concerned with. One is the copyright aspect that covers your designs and the...
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I want create a website that posts fake/satirical news.No malicious intent.Are there legal liabilities and how do i protect my?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
Sure like The Onion. The idea is to present your satirical content in such a way where no reasonable reader would conclude that it is actually real...
Can a company claim copywrite the shape of a piece of ceramic? If yes, can they claim those protections even if not registered.
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Answered on February 10, 2017
This is a much more complicated question than I think you may realize. Copyright protects creative expression and the test under copyright...
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Would there be consumer confusion between "Saelee Sleeper" and "Sealy"?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
I think most certainly. Remember, they are always free to oppose or file a petition to cancel your trademark even if the USPTO Examiner approves...
Can I use the name Jeep in my book to describe what vehicle my characters are driving
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Answered on February 10, 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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Would this YouTube channel idea violate Copyright laws or be deemed acceptable by Fair Use?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
This kind of specific analysis and advice cannot be delivered over a free and public Q&A forum. You really need to have a proper fair use analysis...
Can I use Cartoon Characters in a mural?????
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Answered on February 10, 2017
Well, if this is only for personal use and has no commercial aspects then you should not have any worries. But if you are hiring someone to do it...
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I recently came up with an idea that will be an asset to the Trademark company Ziploc.
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Answered on February 10, 2017
You need to establish a legal relationship with Ziploc that is usually going to be through a written Non-Disclosure/Non-Use/NNN agreement. These...
If a business accepts a credit card payment on their website, does it qualify as interstate commerce for Trademark law purposes?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
It has nothing to do with payment. If the goods in question were then sent presumably across state lines then that would constitute use. No one at...
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