I am using the head shape of the mickey mouse character for my brand and the inside is different can I get sued by disney ?
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Answered on April 19, 2023
If your market recognizes this as MM, then this is a problem for you both under copyright as well as trademark.
If you need clarification, I...
Does software developer have recourse?
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Answered on April 18, 2023
The website moderator is free to express her opinion about what she observes based on her own experiences. And even if the conclusion she came to...
What is the effect of posting an original work under the category of an existing IP on a third-party website?
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Answered on April 18, 2023
This was a little hard for me to follow. If you are thinking about turning a fanfic project into more of a commercial enterprise, it would be a...
My custom home builder is using pictures of the inside and outside of my home for advertising and social media purposes.
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Answered on April 18, 2023
I agree that a contractor should get permission from a homeowner before they do this, but they don't have to. It may be in the written terms of any...
I invented a product, but no longer own the trademark and the new company won't allow me to talk about it in the media?
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Answered on April 18, 2023
Are there are laws being broken? I doubt that very much. Are you breaching a contractual term? Maybe. That has to be looked into.
There is not...
Can stolen style/design/look on etsy of a handmade item be dealt with?
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Answered on April 17, 2023
It is hard to offer a concrete response for something like this over this Q&A platform. jewelry can be protected under copyright for any creative...
How can I start a replica business without any legal issues, is it possible?
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Answered on April 17, 2023
I'm not sure what you mean. If you mean selling items with another's trademark on them like handbags or watches, etc. and with no relationship with...
How can I undo a scam payment?
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Answered on April 14, 2023
This sounds like a scam. As noted, you should dispute charges where they did not deliver and consider litigation.
Sole Proprietorship or LLC?
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Answered on April 14, 2023
This is something that is relatively low risk and you can certainly operate as a sole prop for a while to see how it goes. But once you start doing...
Is it okay to buy wholesale chocolates and nuts and repack them, and sell online. Is this legal??
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Answered on April 14, 2023
If you are merely repackaging and selling under your own brand name then this is likely going to be considered "reverse passing off" which is a...
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