TRADEMARK- CAN I trademark a phrase with the word "God" in it? What are the limitations of a trademark?
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Answered on September 01, 2015
As noted, there is no prohibition to using "God" in a trademark unless it is done in some objectively offensive way. But before you invest anything...
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I purchased a Tshirt design through some software. Then I found that it was copyrighted. The seller claims he is not responsible
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Answered on September 01, 2015
You received some good responses. Just to pile on, the only way you can hold the software owner responsible is if you have a written...
Using Movie posters or screenshot on movie review is under copyright infringement?
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Answered on September 01, 2015
Just because you are discussing a specific celeb does not mean you get to use any image of that celeb you want to enhance your product. You will...
Common law trademark rights and websites?
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Answered on September 01, 2015
You received some good responses here.
Courts have really just begun to carve out proper analyses to help determine common law rights or more...
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If my website greatly facilitates web messaging between it's members, what liability/legal exposure do I have for bad content?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
You received some good insights. I agree between Section 230 and other safe harbors such as the DMCA where relevant and a strong TOS and privacy...
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Where can I sue?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
If the person lives in or has his principal place of business in IL then going after him there is the best move and assuming that it where he...
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Can a non-compete agreement be enforced to a independent contractor that has their own LLC?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
You received some excellent insights and the short answer to your questions is of course yes. I would not, however, just glean general answers from...
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Can Lawyers charge you for items that are not on original invoices!
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Answered on August 31, 2015
You can get charged for any time and services you and the lawyer agreed that they will provide. I don't really know what you mean by items not on...
How to revoke my signature on the LLC Operating agreement while it was not signed by other partners?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
It takes more than just the signature on the OA to create rights in the entity and many LLCs operate without any written OA at all, foolish to do...
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I got a Cease and Desist letter from CBS, what should I do?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
First, the only logical next step is to speak to an IP lawyer and flesh out all the facts so a best course of action can be formulated. This might...
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