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Our company has a trademark on our name, yet numerous random companies are using a very similar name in similar industries.
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Answered on July 24, 2019
Your specific facts and circumstances need to be evaluated. If it is infringement, then you should take some action to stop it like having a lawyer...
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What are the dangers of using a jailbroken Firestick in non-tech-savvy terms?
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Answered on July 24, 2019
When you do this you violate an End User License Agreement. If it gets discovered it is an actionable claim and often plaintiffs will go after...
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Can I use the phrase "come on and take a free ride" in a publication?
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Answered on July 24, 2019
That is just a quote. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger...
Can I make tumblers and use TM logos (university or the like) and sell? Just a hobby not a company. May want to set up ETSY
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Answered on July 24, 2019
As noted, placing other's trademarks on your products requires a license from them. Otherwise, that is straight up trademark infringement. And yes...
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Can I be criminally prosecuted by producing an imitation product with my own brand name and logo and under which law?
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Answered on July 24, 2019
Of course, even if you sell the product under a different brand name it may infringe on the patent. If you have concerns about that you need to...
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I would like to use a creative name in the US however it is being used in JApan for a film.
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Answered on July 24, 2019
It really depends. You certainly can't present a false association with the film enterprise, but if you are selling plumbing supplies then this...
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How can I press charges against someone who didn’t complete their contract with me ?
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Answered on July 24, 2019
Aside from the good advice of my colleagues, you might want to consider a claim in the small claims court as well. This might be the most efficient...
Can I use "Tennessee Welcomes You" road sign with hand lettered font in podcast cover art? Are state highway signs copyrighted?
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Answered on July 24, 2019
There is no way for us to know from here what the extent of IP protection is that covers this. The short phrase on its own is not afforded...
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Can I send a MLS board a notice to terminate someone's services because of copyright and DMCA?
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Answered on July 24, 2019
There far too many moving parts here for us to offer anything more than just some general thoughts.
Before you take any action, I suggest that...
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Florida you-tube channel steals my unregistered trademark
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Answered on July 23, 2019
You really need to get a proper evaluation of all the facts here. You may have a good claim or not case depending. We really can't say more without...
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