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Would the following letter be a reasonable and effective means of terminating nonspecific use of copyrighted materials?
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Answered on October 11, 2016
Without any context this is not a useful exercise.
I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more...
Can two different product trademarks sharing the same name exist in the same trademark class?
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Answered on October 11, 2016
Yes, this happens and for different reasons. We had a client whose mark "VIP Television" was rejected in Class 41 because of a conflict with a...
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Can I use quotes from the internet and modify it to print on T-shirts?
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Answered on October 10, 2016
Probably. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of...
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Is manufacturing birdhouses the color and LOGOS of college, nfl, nascar and other sports teams a violations of copy right law
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Answered on October 10, 2016
Sure, while people do this sort of thing all the time it would be trademark infringement. If you present a false association, endorsement,...
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Can I patent or trademark a blister pack design-color and shape , which is not function related-just a unique shape and color?
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Answered on October 10, 2016
You may be able to protect the non-functional distinctive elements as trade dress, which is typically more of a common law protection, but could be...
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What are the parameters when printing a t-shirt with a quote on it?
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Answered on October 08, 2016
Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...
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Can my DBA be as long as it wants to be etc
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Answered on October 08, 2016
There is no limit if that is what you are asking. You really do need to consider the trademark aspects of the name.
Before you invest in any...
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How would I go about starting an original the shirt brand?
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Answered on October 08, 2016
Copyright is one aspect and trademark is another. Any creative expression, like designs you create, will be covered by copyright law automatically....
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Where do I have to go to get a trademark right to a name and my logo for my music buisness and how much would it cost?
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Answered on October 07, 2016
We really can't get into costs here on Avvo and that will really vary. Just be wary of anything that sounds too cheap as it is not like buying an...
Do I have to pay all three SESAC, ASCAP and BMI
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Answered on October 07, 2016
As noted, it depends. The body of works provided by ASCAP and BMI are pretty vast, but no one PRO has all works in their library. Why don't you...
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