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Pre-ordered digital service/video game addition, then subsequently banned/restricted use of service before release. Recoupable?
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Answered on March 03, 2015
As my colleague notes, this specific scenario may be addressed in the terms of service you agreed to. In general, however, they would have to have...
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Is making a copy of a website, completely changing the user interface, and completely rebranding it as your own legal?
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Answered on March 03, 2015
I would not even try to answer this here other than to say maybe or maybe not. As noted, if you are in fact copying substantial portions of code...
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I have an idea similar to the "keep calm and carry on" slogan. Was this trademarked or just put on items and sold? By var.brands
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Answered on March 02, 2015
As noted, we are not in a position here to weigh in without knowing more. Whether this tagline is clear to use greatly depends on a number of...
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Intend to use or Use in commerce for my trademark application?
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Answered on March 02, 2015
If the pubic can acquire the service and you can demonstrate that to the USPTO then I would consider it in use. If not, then file the ITU....
Does a photographer own the pictures he is hired to take
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Answered on March 02, 2015
This all greatly depends on whether that sale will interfere or frustrate your use of the footage that you hired him to create.
Absent a...
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What is the legal document that lets me keep the rights to my choreography?
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Answered on March 02, 2015
I would discuss it over with IP counsel first. You may be admonished to reduce the choreography to some expressive format, like video or writing...
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Is this a form of trademark infringement bullying?
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Answered on March 02, 2015
Anytime someone is sending cease & desist letters or emails to you even if they are not coming from a lawyer you need to take it seriously. This is...
Hi. I was contacted by certified letter from Johnson & Pham and need advice.
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Answered on March 02, 2015
Well, If I only had a dime... Having dealt with this firm for several clients in the same situation I can most certainly attest to the fact that...
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I filed a federal TM online but want to add a class, is there a way to do that? or do i file a new application with the class?
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Answered on March 02, 2015
If you have to ask about the procedure, that is a good indication that you should just rely on a professional to handle it for you. I mean, there...
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Would I be infringing on any copyright/trademark laws?
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Answered on March 02, 2015
An IP rights holder if so motivated can of course make a problem for you if they truly objected to this use. As noted, it is not entirely clear as...
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