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I legally own a trademarked name for my clothing line and a MLB Baseball team used it for a campaign can I take legal action?
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Answered on November 03, 2014
I agree, at this point I think all you can so is consult an IP lawyer and figure out a best course of action. Offers to settle matters are not used...
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I have been doing business under a specific name with a confirmed EIN, is that name protected by any US laws?
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Answered on November 03, 2014
My colleagues offered excellent insights. As noted, as the first to use the name, presumably, you garner common law rights in it, but these may not...
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Combining my Christian based lyrics with copyrighted music:
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Answered on November 03, 2014
My colleagues offered good insights. But to be more blunt, merely swapping out the original lyrics with yours does not a parody make. This is a...
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I've heard from many people that if I change an NFL logo by 30%, I can use the changed logo any way I want. Is that true?
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Answered on November 03, 2014
The only context where using percentages might make sense is with the use of printed copyright materials, where one might say limiting such use to...
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I would like to sell hand made logo signs of college and NFL teams using a technique called intarsia.
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Answered on November 03, 2014
As noted, this would be both trademark and copyright infringement.
Always ask yourself, "is there a licensing regime in place that covers the...
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What do I do if I get cease and desist letter for trademark infringement?
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Answered on November 03, 2014
This is why the clearance process is so critical and you simply cannot rely on some state agency to ensure your mark is not infringing. All you can...
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One of my computer workers brags about his movie club. In other words he is selling to others in the workplace movies he is burn
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Answered on November 03, 2014
First, I would caution not to jump to any conclusions even though you are probably correct in your assessment. I would do nothing unless you have...
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Picture of my car and house used in the banner on commercial website
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Answered on November 03, 2014
I have no exact answer. Surprisingly, there are no privacy rights that extend naturally to ones property. If what was depicted can be seen from the...
Can I sell officially licensed decals along with my custom signs for the customer to add to the sign?
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Answered on October 31, 2014
You cannot indirectly that which you are prohibited from doing directly.
Yes, you can sell the decals. Where you go array is in the bundling of...
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Is deep linking legal? I deep link to restaurant sites where they post their coupons. One chain told me to desist.
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Answered on October 31, 2014
My colleagues all offered some great insights. In such a case the facts matter greatly and we don't have all of them here. So the only way to get...
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