Questions answered by Frank A. Natoli

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I created a style of dance and there is another dance school now teaching it calling it the exact same thing, what should i do?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

The extent of any protection you can claim over a "style" of dance is extremely limited. If you have a proper program that has been reduced to...

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Registering an expired trademark

Frank's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

Is it possible? Of course, but you will not know until you have conducted the proper clearance on it. Whenever you endeavor into investing in a...

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Trademark - My company develops software - should I get trademark as a product or service?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

How the mark is registered will ultimately depend on how it is used. This is another good reason to have professional handle it for you so you know...

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I want to set up a blog and use the domain name "Fifty Shades of a Dom". Am I infringing upon copyright laws?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

You have no issues regards to the book title. As my colleague notes, book titles are not protected by copyright law nor is any title for a single...

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Trademark Infringement alleged Declaratory Judgment. An owner of federally registered trademark took down my facebook page

Frank's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

Your first order of business before you do anything further is to have the matter properly analyzed by IP counsel so a best course of action can be...

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I have a press photo that was given to me in 1971 of a famous stunt person. Can I copy and sell the photo on Ebay?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

I agree with counsel. You would certainly be free to sell the photo you have, but making copies would likely violate the copyright interest...

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I wish to start a fan site for an NFL team would this violate the NFL licensing if it was content based, no merchandise sold?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

I agree with Attorney Burdick here. This is a very dangerous enterprise as you describe it. Remember that any use of the NFL's IP can get you...

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How do I copyright or trademark my "person".

Frank's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

If you are suggesting that you want to register a trademark for a stage name or some kind of moniker that identifies your goods or services in...

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Am I breaking laws if I am creating custom invitations with cartoon or movie characters such as Dora for sale?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 28, 2014

As noted by my wise colleagues, this is an infringement regards to both copyright and trademark. Is it likely you would be held accountable for...

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If I have a website and someone else copies the name what can I do?

Frank's answer | Answered on March 28, 2014

I agree with the others here. At this point, your situation will require a proper analysis in order for anyone to offer a best course of action....

Frank A. Natoli's Answers (19862)

I created a style of dance and there is another dance school now teaching it calling it the exact same thing, what should i do?

Registering an expired trademark

Trademark - My company develops software - should I get trademark as a product or service?

I want to set up a blog and use the domain name "Fifty Shades of a Dom". Am I infringing upon copyright laws?

Trademark Infringement alleged Declaratory Judgment. An owner of federally registered trademark took down my facebook page

I have a press photo that was given to me in 1971 of a famous stunt person. Can I copy and sell the photo on Ebay?

I wish to start a fan site for an NFL team would this violate the NFL licensing if it was content based, no merchandise sold?

How do I copyright or trademark my "person".

Am I breaking laws if I am creating custom invitations with cartoon or movie characters such as Dora for sale?

If I have a website and someone else copies the name what can I do?