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Is it better to file trademark applications country by country in the EU, or to file a single EU application?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
This is a big question that greatly depends on a number of variables. The first point of inquiry is really where are investing in the mark exactly?...
How altered does an image need to be to not infringe on copyright laws?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
I would frankly just consult with an IP lawyer in private and see about your best course of action here. It sounds like this is very low exposure...
Someone is using a company name very similar to mine and in the same feild of services.
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Assuming they are playing in the same sandbox as you then I think you should take some action, such as consulting with legal and perhaps having...
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Am I breaking copyright laws?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
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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Are pro sports league abbreviated names (i.e. "MLB," "NFL," NBA," NHL," and "MLS") copyrighted? Example: "Future MLB Star" badge
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Your use of these marks is not really trademark use at least not the wearing as a badge part (the selling part would be ) and the doing this for a...
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Which lawyers are best for copywrighting drawings.
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Answered on June 09, 2015
I don't understand this question. Are you asking regards to a copyright registration? Is so, any lawyer with IP experience should be able to assist...
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Copyright liability for international joint ventures
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Your question really provokes more questions. Regards to IP rights, trying to enforce them in China is slim to none, but if you have a contract...
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Hi, I'd like to know if I can use a trademark that's been dead since 1993 and it's the same name just in the plural.
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Answered on June 08, 2015
As noted, maybe? This is not how the clearance process works, sp let me offer a quick overview.
Your trademark will be one of if not the most...
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Right to publicity vs. artistic expression in the sale of T-shirts featuring the single names of sports stars
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Answered on June 08, 2015
I appreciate your question of course, but I find these kind of queries to be a waste of time. If you are endeavoring into this space as a venture,...
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Being sued for trademark violation in Federal Court (Ohio). Trademark was made at a time after violation was alleged.
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Answered on June 08, 2015
You received some good insights, but if you have been actually served a summons at this point, I think the only benefit this platform will offer is...
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