Can I sell abstract paintings using colors inspired by Disney characters or movie characters and specify that in the product?
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Answered on January 07, 2018
Absolutely not. This would be a clear violation of trademark law. You cannot use the name "Disney" in connection with your efforts to market and...
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Can I purchase items on eBay that that were given away for free at PAX expos?
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Answered on January 07, 2018
Each item would have to be separately identified. Normally, the First Sale doctrine allows resales of works protected by copyright law as long as...
Can I trademark a name in a different industry that's similar to another trademark by one letter (different phonetic sound)?
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Answered on December 26, 2017
Trademarks identify the source of goods and services. The purpose of a trademark is to avoid consumer confusion. It is common for companies in...
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Can I file a dmca for someone copying hundreds of my app?
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Answered on December 26, 2017
You cannot use copyright law to shut down apps of competitors. The most you could accomplish would be to stop someone from making copies of your...
Can i publish a book using interviews from individuals ?
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Answered on December 06, 2017
You can publish a book with quotes from persons who voluntarily agree to be interviewed by you. The safest approach would be to ask each such...
Can I legally draw disney characters on my website and people can download (not purchase)?
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Answered on November 16, 2017
No. And Disney is quite aggressive in policing its trademarks and copyrights. Without a license, this is illegal and could result in financial...
What's the process of obtaining the rights to design and sell t-shirts with trademarked logos, names, etc.?
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Answered on November 16, 2017
You need to identify the owner of the trademark rights and copyrights, and then try to obtain a license. Neither of these tasks is easy. Further,...
Can I recreate an online course I took a while ago?
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Answered on November 16, 2017
If you create an original on-line course, you should be fine. The problem arises, however, if you merely "recreate" and "update" and existing...
Can I legally protect my business from opening the account on Yelp?
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Answered on November 16, 2017
While it is a good idea to obtain trademark protection, there is nothing you can do to stop Yelp from describing and accepting reviews on your...
If a company goes out of business what happens to the rights to it's advertising materials?
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Answered on November 16, 2017
When a company goes out of business, its assets are usually wound up and distributed to its new owners. Thus, you must assume that someone...
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