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If I were to use the name "Florida All-State Football Team" on a T-Shirt for sale, am I infringing on trademarK?
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Answered on September 06, 2011
Let's be practical. You want to make money by profiting from the association among (a) football players who are named "All State", (b) by an...
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Trade name
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Answered on September 06, 2011
My colleagues have provided excellent advice. Now let's be practical. The fact that you were allowed to file a trade name means essentially nothing...
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Company has trademark saying but does not sell items with the saying on it; can I use saying on my products?
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Answered on September 06, 2011
I recall your other question and, with due respect, it sounds to me like you are rephrasing your question to get at least one lawyer on this...
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Is it violation of trademark to adorn an existing licensed item?
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Answered on September 06, 2011
I agree with my colleague but let me emphasize one point. If someone brings you a licensed jacket or hat, and asks you to add other items such as...
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Selling handmade items with a licensed product in it.
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Answered on September 06, 2011
I don't think you can do this without obtaining licenses from MLB and perhaps individual teams. Your "shelf" is being marketed with reference to...
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Can an author use an original drawing that is of the likeness of a political figure on the cover of a book to be sold?
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Answered on August 31, 2011
This is probably protected by the First Amendment. But here is your practical problem. Even the First Amendment SHOULD protect you, it will not...
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Logging into someone else's email; legalities?
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Answered on August 31, 2011
Actually, this is a federal criminal offense under the Electronic Communications Act. Don't do it.
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What happens if you use the 'TM' with your brand or name, but do not pay for it?
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Answered on August 31, 2011
It is legal and ethical, but it does not help you very much to us the "TM" with your brand name. Trademark rights arise from use in commerce, and...
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I need to sue mass media
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Answered on August 31, 2011
Maybe. If someone wrote and published an article that contained false information about you, and if you can prove that (a) the author published...
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Copyright Case is it real or not, how do i find out?
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Answered on August 31, 2011
My colleagues have provided you with excellent advice. Except that my guess is that you have already been effectively sued in the Boy Racer Inc v...
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