Can I use my domain name if someone else has the name registered as a supplemental trademark?
We simply can't answer that without knowing the name itself and what the trademark identifies. In some cases you will have no problem and in others...
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We simply can't answer that without knowing the name itself and what the trademark identifies. In some cases you will have no problem and in others...
If you are talking about a review you left here on Avvo I would contact them directly. Perhaps you can use the online chat feature to inquire.
In general, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to...
If the photos are taken from a public place where there is no expectation of privacy and you are not otherwise prohibited from taking photos from...
You might have a good argument to cancel this other mark in favor of your own on account of your senior use rights under common law provided a) the...
You would benefit by a consult with a TM lawyer so this can get cleared up. If the term or phrase is actually serving as a source identifier of a...
They may have a fair use argument here, it depends. You know, if the image itself goes viral and becomes newsworthy in itself then it might be a...
As a commercial establishment this can expose you to secondary liability actions like for contributory infringement. We see this come up a lot...
No, because IP infringement is a personal tort action. Meaning, you get sued personally usually along with your entity. It can also be a crime...
There is nothing you can do practically speaking to protect a concept or format. You can of course protect a brand name through trademark....