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If my legal first name is Uber, can I open a restaurant under the name Uber without getting sued

Frank's answer | Answered on May 31, 2019

The term "UBER" is used wildly across many goods and services. The ride-share entity Uber has been trying hard to prevent new UBER marks from going...

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If I draw a logo and use my own colors, in a shrink plastic reproduction, is that trademark and copyright infringement? To sell?

Frank's answer | Answered on May 31, 2019

Are you talking about drawing someone else's logo? If so, then this is problematic. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult...

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Do we need karaoke license for a small restaurant in Queens, NY and for Live music? capacity: 50 people and 1 musician

Frank's answer | Answered on May 31, 2019

Visit ASCAP and BMI to learn more about performance licenses. https://www.ascap.com/ https://www.bmi.com/ If you need clarification, I...

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If I plan to make my own cell phone cases to sell am I able to have such things as celebrity photos on it?

Frank's answer | Answered on May 31, 2019

You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image...

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Do my Start-Up Co-Founders own the intellectual property I created before I joined the company if I exit the business?

Frank's answer | Answered on May 31, 2019

Just based solely on the info provided here, there is no reason to think that anything you created prior to joining the business would not remain...

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What happens if we are using a trademark that was filed under ITU?

Frank's answer | Answered on May 31, 2019

You may want to wait and see if they go to registration or not. If not, then you should file for the registration. If they do go to registration...

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Can I name my store my legal name if I share the name with a celebrity?

Frank's answer | Answered on May 31, 2019

You are free to use your given name to identify yourself in commerce, but you have no inherent right to a trademark for that name and if your use...

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Is this copyright infringement? (T-shirt)

Frank's answer | Answered on May 30, 2019

It could be a trademark or misrepresentation issue if for example you present a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation...

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Can a dance studio overcharge customers for recital videos without the knowledge of the videographer?

Frank's answer | Answered on May 30, 2019

We just do not have the facts here to weigh in. If this is a real concern for you, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and...

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Can I use a college logo as part of a commissioned art collage?

Frank's answer | Answered on May 30, 2019

While the odds that you will be discovered are quite low, this can be an issue. We see this come up a lot with say bakeries that are asked to make...

Frank A. Natoli's Answers (19863)

If my legal first name is Uber, can I open a restaurant under the name Uber without getting sued

If I draw a logo and use my own colors, in a shrink plastic reproduction, is that trademark and copyright infringement? To sell?

Do we need karaoke license for a small restaurant in Queens, NY and for Live music? capacity: 50 people and 1 musician

If I plan to make my own cell phone cases to sell am I able to have such things as celebrity photos on it?

Do my Start-Up Co-Founders own the intellectual property I created before I joined the company if I exit the business?

What happens if we are using a trademark that was filed under ITU?

Can I name my store my legal name if I share the name with a celebrity?

Is this copyright infringement? (T-shirt)

Can a dance studio overcharge customers for recital videos without the knowledge of the videographer?

Can I use a college logo as part of a commissioned art collage?