I would like to trademark my deceased wife’s name and image I don’t even want it used on social media is that possible
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Answered on December 11, 2023
Trademark will not be helpful in this context. The only relevant body of law would be publcity rights and some states will extend them to deceased...
Can I create my own variation of the ouroboros symbol and use it on merchandise to sell for profit?
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Answered on December 11, 2023
As noted, you just need to be aware of modern versions that have their own copyright protection otherwise it is an ancient symbol you are free to...
In the state of Massachusetts, how can a healthcare worker prevent an employer from taking their patent while on the job?
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Answered on December 08, 2023
The default is that the employer owns the IP created by the employee if in the scope of their employment, which is interpreted very broadly. But...
Can I sell a product using illustrations paid for that are based off of real athletes?
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Answered on December 07, 2023
You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image...
What is the law regarding use of company logos on a personal bio on a website?
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Answered on December 07, 2023
It is true that using logos to convey descriptive messages like work history or which media group you were featured in can be considered more than...
Can i use the word reeses cup as the name of a candle I sell?
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Answered on December 06, 2023
You would be free to say decriptively that the candle smells like a Reeses Cup or was "inspired by" the Reeses Cup. But you cannot use this as a...
Will I be sued for selling a product with a celebrities pictures included ?
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Answered on December 06, 2023
As noted, you have a copyright issue with the images themselves unless of course you have the license for them like through Getty Images or iStock...
Is using a school's logo and name in an Instagram account not run by said school legal?
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Answered on December 06, 2023
It frankly depends on the context of their use, As others note, if they are using the name and logo in a way to suggest some false association with...
Is using the phrase "cowboys #1 fan" copyrighted?
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Answered on December 05, 2023
It's more of a trademark concern. Using the Cowboys trademark on items placed into commerce will infringe on the NFL. If you are merely doing this...
Can I operate under a name even if another company that makes exactly the same type of product used to operate under it?
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Answered on December 05, 2023
There is really not much that we can say specifically from here. Before you invest in any trademark of your own make sure you get some legal...
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