Is it illegal to have local businesses sponsor pictures from public events on a Facebook social media newspage?
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Answered on February 02, 2024
This is very nuanced and you really can't get a definitive answer here. But I would not think this would trigger a publicity rights issue. If the...
Can I sell authentic Sanrio characters at my future shop ?
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Answered on February 02, 2024
Sure, so long as it is legit product. As noted, make sure it was intended for the US market or it will be considered a gray-market good.
If you...
Can drawings look like celebrities when used on a commercial site?
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Answered on February 02, 2024
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...
Higbee & Assoc $2300 copyright Infringement settlement demand over a $250 jpeg image
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Answered on February 02, 2024
You are saying way too much here. You can make an offer, but just say $X is all I can afford. You are also free to do nothing as the odds that...
How can I file a document which allows me to use a fictitious last name for my stage name?
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Answered on January 31, 2024
You are free to adopt a stage name and for this you just start using it. There is no formality regards to that unless you want to legally change...
How to create index of evidence for letter of protest on basis of likelihood of confusion with registered mark? Is this required
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Answered on January 31, 2024
Letter of Protest is not the way to approach this. If the application has not been published you can always put the applicant on notice that you...
Does it help having more design search codes assigned to your trademark logo?
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Answered on January 31, 2024
I doubt this will be prove to be a beneficial use of your time. It is frankily just not needed..
If you need help or clarification, I suggest...
Is it fraud on USPTO to sign a trademark application with a pen name?
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Answered on January 31, 2024
If you wish to register the trademark in your company name, then just do that. but as noted, if you use a name that is not a legal name it could at...
What legal precedent do I have when a company uses an image of my family to promote an event?
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Answered on January 30, 2024
The context really matters in these kind of situations. Typically, if you are in a public place with no expectation of privacy then you can...
Is it not violating any publicity, copyright, privacy etc laws if I create a game and you have to guess who the celebrity is?
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Answered on January 30, 2024
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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