Can I use an NBA logo on a shirt our non-profit is giving away to a dozen kids who won a trip to a game? We are NOT selling them
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Answered on November 10, 2016
Your organization is not entitled to use the trademarks, logos or trade dress without a license even if you are not making a profit on that use....
Can I use changed superman logo for commercial purposes
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Answered on November 10, 2016
Who knows? If the mark clears a due diligence search and is not infringing on any copyright then it should be fine, but there is no way for anyone...
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Hi. I'd like to know. Can I have an app idea copyrights and patent or do I have to build the app first to get the copyrights?
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Answered on November 10, 2016
The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for an app these days are probably pretty slim, but always worth have that...
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If I had made more of these shirts and sold them on websites, how could the trademark infringement card be pulled?
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Answered on November 10, 2016
I think you likely have a fair use argument based on these facts, but that doesn't mean the rights holder can't make a problem for you if they it...
Would I patent or copyright a sudoku with letters?
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Answered on November 09, 2016
I think any IP lawyer would need to better understand exactly what you have here, but it sounds like copyright might be the relevant area.
Any...
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My work was plagiarized and the publisher is ignoring my complaint and not answering my emails. What are my legal options?
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Answered on November 09, 2016
I agree with my colleague that there are a number of questions here that need to be addressed.
Assuming this is a serious issue for you, I...
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Can I use a picture of Melania Trump on a tshirt that I plan to sell?
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Answered on November 09, 2016
Even if you paid the licensing fee to use the photo (unless you took the picture yourself) you still have the issue of publicity and privacy...
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How to respond to trademark infringement accusation?
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Answered on November 09, 2016
Just because the mark is not registered with the USPTO does not mean they have no rights even in GA. Common law TM rights stem from using the mark...
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Can I use partial player names, logos and team names on my fantasy football site?
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Answered on November 09, 2016
You can't present a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with a trademark owner. If you were merely conveying facts...
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Can I sue someone that sold me knockoff items and it was not disclosed in the description?
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Answered on November 08, 2016
You should report this to eBay and PayPal if you used them as they have a mechanism to deal with this exact scenario which of course happens all...
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