I just have a straight forward question about reclaiming my rights for my songs after 35 years from my original publisher.
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Answered on June 02, 2025
This is just a general response, but as noted, you should get a proper analysis done.
A non-exclusive copyright license does not have to be in...
Do I need to copyright all of my designs as I am already a trademarked brand ?
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Answered on May 30, 2025
This really can't be addressed specifically here, but in general, you should register whatever creative expression you invested the time to make....
So I was wondering if I make custom LA,W baseball hats would I get sued for using their logo-letters ?
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Answered on May 30, 2025
You can't just elect to cobrand with another entity and especially not a big sports enterprise. People pay huge money for that.
If you need...
Can I name my band something close to a sports team name?
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Answered on May 30, 2025
This should not be a problem so long as there is no false association. For example, we have Delta Airlines and we also have Delta faucets. They...
Can I print a 3-D copy-written file, mold it, then sell it?
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Answered on May 30, 2025
As all the others have noted, this would be a derivative work that requires permission of the copyright holder.
If you need clarification, I...
Do I need to specify the words I want to trademark in a business name?
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Answered on May 30, 2025
You would only include the descriptive terms like "landscaping" if that is how you use the mark in commerce. In most cases, those type of terms...
Intellectual Property question for adidas using my designs?
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Answered on May 23, 2025
To start, a free consult in this context will only be useful for you to describe the matter and for that lawyer to flesh some key details then...
Can I sell products with patterns similar to BMW M stripes on US e-commerce websites? Just similar ones.
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Answered on May 23, 2025
This really cannot be answered here in a vacuum. But if for example we asked 100 people to look at your product and tell us which company they...
Can I create my own multivitamin-like supplement but using exclusively other companies products without being sued?
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Answered on May 23, 2025
In general, you are free to combine other's products into a unique one of your own.
The concept of reverse passing off coming into play when...
Can I use part of a celebrity's name in a business I'm running?
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Answered on May 22, 2025
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...
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