Questions answered by Frank A. Natoli

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What can I say to halt production???

Frank's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. I'm not so sure your claim would be terribly ripe even if brought here in the US and in a state with very strong...

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Should I take this issue to Court? Property Dispute both Physical and Intellectual Property

Frank's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

As noted, this is a bit of a mess and far too complicated for this humble Q&A platform to offer much guidance. I mean, you seem to suggested that...

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This question is concerning intellectual property rights. I created a Facebook page for a club. I receive no monetary reward.

Frank's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

I'm somewhat confused by the question, but I think my colleagues addressed the key concerns. There may be some content that amounts to creative...

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How is a company like sneakerbuddy.com able to sell the cases with iconic photos and brands explicitly displayed?

Frank's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Either legally because whatever they are using is properly licensed or illegally like thousands of infringers you can find online. Having just...

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If a trademark is merely descriptive how narrow is the scope of protection?

Frank's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Having already addressed your last question, let me just say that you need real legal guidance and not just a simple Q&A platform. I suspect you...

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Why do you suspect the trademark "vitapops" was not found to be merely descriptive by the examiner?

Frank's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Who knows? Sometimes a mark will start out as descriptive and be placed on the Supplemental Register then later after sufficient secondary meaning...

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What steps do I need to take to ensure my idea is not stolen when presenting original designs for an existing high fashion house

Frank's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

There are too many variables involved for us to be of any meaningful help here. But you will need to enter into some kind of legal relationship...

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Can I add a couple of lines from a famous poem say from like Maya Angelou to my blog post?

Frank's answer | Answered on April 10, 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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Biography of a non-famous person that is deceased

Frank's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

No. There are countless unauthorized biographies out there and you are free to write about anyone you want. Publishers and studios, etc. will...

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What to do about a supposed copyright-infringment "Pre-Litigation Settlement"

Frank's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your situation and best course of action in more detail. You can start by calling...

Frank A. Natoli's Answers (19863)

What can I say to halt production???

Should I take this issue to Court? Property Dispute both Physical and Intellectual Property

This question is concerning intellectual property rights. I created a Facebook page for a club. I receive no monetary reward.

How is a company like sneakerbuddy.com able to sell the cases with iconic photos and brands explicitly displayed?

If a trademark is merely descriptive how narrow is the scope of protection?

Why do you suspect the trademark "vitapops" was not found to be merely descriptive by the examiner?

What steps do I need to take to ensure my idea is not stolen when presenting original designs for an existing high fashion house

Can I add a couple of lines from a famous poem say from like Maya Angelou to my blog post?

Biography of a non-famous person that is deceased

What to do about a supposed copyright-infringment "Pre-Litigation Settlement"