Frank A. Natoli's Answers (19863)

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CERTIFICATION OF FORMATION/NJ BUSINESS REGISTRATION

Frank's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

It sounds like you might benefit from a legal consult even if you choose not to hire a lawyer, just to make sure you are approaching everything in...

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Can I apply for a trademark for a business name that someone else is using but hasn't taken any steps to legally own?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

If it were only that easy. The answer to your question is "maybe." Whenever you endeavor into investing in a trademark it is very important...

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Hi, I have a cartoon character like sponge bob square pants, who can help me legalize and promote this idea, thanks

Frank's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

My colleagues offered good insights. All you can do at this point is consult some lawyers and get a sense for what you legal needs will be moving...

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Proper utilization of trademark sign?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

Place the symbol directly after the mark as it has been filed. This does not I most cases include the limited liability designation (LLC, INC). You...

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Could i take a photo of someone else's artwork/painting i seen advertised on the internet and have it transferred to a canvas?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

In all likelihood and technically speaking this would be a preproduction / derivative work and thus infringing on the photographers copyright...

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Is this trademark infringement?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

It is a very fact specific question, but I doubt if this will come out well for you. You see if their product styles, designs, logos, trademarks,...

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Buying/Selling knock-off goods.

Frank's answer | Answered on July 08, 2014

So where to being with this... STOP! What you are describing is illegal and a criminal enterprise. Not only can you be sued civilly for the...

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How long does it usually take to get a non exclusive license signed

Frank's answer | Answered on July 08, 2014

I'm not sure what you are asking here exactly? You may want to elaborate in the comments.

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Registering another company's "abandoned" trademark

Frank's answer | Answered on July 08, 2014

If the mark is abandoned, especially after a long period, then it will not pose an issue regards to that particular record at the USPTO. but this...

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Would a backward trademark ie apple ... New app. trademark "elppa" or Pepsi... New app.trademark "Ispep" be approved?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 08, 2014

I doubt you would have any problem regards to a confusingly similar analysis. But that said, as a TM lawyer I would really want to better...

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