If you trademark a phrase, is the reverse of that phrase also trademarked? Or at least protected from being used by others?
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Answered on January 17, 2020
If the client is not actually using the inverse in commerce then it will not qualify for trademark protection anyway. This should not be necessary...
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Copyright Law
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Answered on January 17, 2020
Each work needs to be considered on its own. Some may still be protected while other may not be.
In general, any creative expression will be...
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Copyright infringement
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Answered on January 17, 2020
As noted, it requires a more detailed understanding of how you are using their product. But in general, once you buy an item you exhaust the patent...
Can I be sued for selling homemade items online?
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Answered on January 17, 2020
There is no context to your question. Sued for what exactly? Anyone can pretty sue for any non-frivolous reason. So the answer to "can I be sued"...
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What lawyer should I use for my situation?
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Answered on January 17, 2020
The facts and context really matters and we just don't have that here. Have you asked them to remove the image? If not, you should put them on...
How old do you have to be to buy a lighter in Ohio?
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Answered on January 17, 2020
I've not seen any noted restriction to buy a lighter, but I would assume any store will sell to anyone who is at least 18 years of age.
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Is it illegal to use photos from a website or social media and modify the photos for particular use?
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Answered on January 16, 2020
As noted, without permission this sounds like straight up copyright infringement.
Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult...
How do I get permission from designer companies to allow me to resell designer bags that I buy from a wholesaler?
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Answered on January 16, 2020
You are free to resell any lawfully purchased item and you are not required to purchase from an authorized source, but doing so ensures the best...
Can I make and sell apparel inspired by sporting code franchises that feature player numbers, but no logos or names?
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Answered on January 16, 2020
If we asked 100 people whether they associate your product with a particular player or franchise and the vast majority said that they do then this...
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Is this a normal law enforcement technique?
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Answered on January 16, 2020
First, you need to understand that each state has their own laws regards to the age of consent. In FL that is 18. In most states it is 16. FL has a...
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