Questions answered by Frank A. Natoli

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Is this copyright infringement?

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

This sounds like it could be a problem. Do you have a general business liability policy that will cover for things like legal fee for IP...

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If I wrote a book and wish to have it illustrated through an on-line service like fiverr...

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

Yes, this is all contractual. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in...

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Can I sell wall plaques that I made that have sports team logo’s?

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

It's likely a trademark infringement to sell these because the teams have not endorsed your product and using their logos and trademarks on them...

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I purchased Batman (DC Comics) charms to put on bracelets to sell online. Is it infringement?

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

Sure, that is a trademark infringement even if the charms are licenses and legit DC or whatever entity did not endorse or sponsor your product so...

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Is it likely that my trademark application won't get approved because it is too similar to a name that is already trademarked?

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

If the two entities are in the same industry and the only difference between them is an "s" versus a "z" at the end then sure this is likely a...

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If you use in the PATH of your domain, a registered trademark name, could this be sued by the TradeMark?

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark holder even if this is within a domain provided that your use...

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Can I use Florida college colors in my hand made crafts?

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

This could be perceived as an infringement on the team's trade dress even if you are using their actual name or logo. Before you commit to...

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Can I sue another company for discrimination if I can prove it? NOTE: Possible IP and Copyright infringement my be involve

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

First, I don't think you understand what discrimination means in legal terms. That is just not relevant to a trademark infringement matter. Either...

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Patenting?

Frank's answer | Answered on September 23, 2019

An idea in itself is not protectable. A patent protects the "how" not the "what." There are other ways to protect information like using contracts...

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If I buy a name brand such as Ralph Lauren , Nike or Jordan’s with my own money do I have the right to sale it in my store as ?

Frank's answer | Answered on September 20, 2019

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...

Frank A. Natoli's Answers (19863)

Is this copyright infringement?

If I wrote a book and wish to have it illustrated through an on-line service like fiverr...

Can I sell wall plaques that I made that have sports team logo’s?

I purchased Batman (DC Comics) charms to put on bracelets to sell online. Is it infringement?

Is it likely that my trademark application won't get approved because it is too similar to a name that is already trademarked?

If you use in the PATH of your domain, a registered trademark name, could this be sued by the TradeMark?

Can I use Florida college colors in my hand made crafts?

Can I sue another company for discrimination if I can prove it? NOTE: Possible IP and Copyright infringement my be involve

Patenting?

If I buy a name brand such as Ralph Lauren , Nike or Jordan’s with my own money do I have the right to sale it in my store as ?