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Got stolen at work some idea pages registered under copyright, but not inside US territory. Can I do something legal about it?
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Answered on March 17, 2015
I agree with my colleague here. At this point you really have no legal action other than stealing pages from a notebook. If you see any infringing...
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What do I need to do to prevent anyone from taking my business name and designs?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
The designs are a copyright matter, and that protection affixes automatically upon creation assuming they have sufficient creative expression and...
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Difference between cheap and high end trademark services?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
I did not look at the other answers here, but I bet you received many good ones. This is not like buying a toaster in that you will not receive the...
Should I trademark/copyright phrases on clothing I plan to sell through my online business?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
As noted, many phrases are being used as TMs, but by merely placing a phrase on a shirt does not make it a TM. It may be considered solely...
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Ho can I open a recording studio
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Answered on March 16, 2015
There are a number of legal considerations here. You have the same threshold issues that pertain to any business, e.g., entity structure,...
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Is it legal if I name my Video Game items with Mythical Weapons from Greek Mythology like Excaliber & also Mythical Characters?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
I agree with the others here. You are talking about trademark rights and of course these need to be cleared before you start using any name for...
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Is it illegal to use the superman logo in a video that is used to boost an available shelter dog's chances of being adopted?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
AS noted, it is an infringement. I mean, no one is going to sue you over something like that, but the ISP needs to be careful so I'm not surprised...
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Using my trademark name with other well known phrases that are used everyday.
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Answered on March 16, 2015
As noted, many phrases are being used as TMs, but by merely placing a phrase on a shirt does not make it a TM. It may be considered solely...
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Can a person copyright a free/public domain image from the internet by adding text making it theirs or would this be fair use?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
There are a lot of "ifs" here. As noted, if the image is actually in the public domain then there is no argument to be made. But I find it hard to...
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"Lose weight now ask me how" is taken, can I use "Get fit, just ask" ?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
At first blush, I would not be as concerned with the Herbalife mark as my colleague notes it comes down to market confusion and how rigorously a...
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