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I want to open a watch company, I have my own brand, to apply for patents, patent applications, how should I do it consistent wi
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Answered on November 26, 2010
When clients come to be and discuss starting up a business, the first thing I warn them about is the need to make sure your budget includes...
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Is it illegal to use a businesses name and managers name in a "review" of their services on a site without their permission?
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Answered on November 26, 2010
The law of trade libel differs from state to state, and therefore, it is wise to run this by Arizona counsel. However, the first amendment gives...
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What does it cost to get a patent for a product?
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Answered on November 24, 2010
I do not disagree with the estimates provided by my colleagues for the cost of preparing a patent application ($6,000 to $12,500). But there is a...
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Do I have the grounds to file a defamation lawsuit
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Answered on November 23, 2010
A false assertion that you egaged in sexual assault or rape is per say libelous. Further, although your actual economic damages may be minimal,...
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Non certified Letter from Johnson & Pham asking for $15000 for buying p90x
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Answered on November 23, 2010
You should immediately retain IP counsel. Note that in addition to liability for trademark infringement, you also may face liability for patent and...
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Patent-pending product question
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Answered on November 23, 2010
I do not agree that an indemnification clause gives you good protection when you import from a foreign manufacturer. To enforce such a clause, you...
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Mural Copyright: Can I make enlarged prints to sell of a picture that includes a mural in a music venue?
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Answered on November 22, 2010
You own the copyrights in your photo, but your photo included a picture of the mural. Thus, your photograph is a derrivative work--it incorporates...
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My manager accussed me of stealing but it showed on the video i didnt but the manager showed it to all my coworkers can i sue
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Answered on November 22, 2010
I do not practice in North Carolina, but in New York the problem would be showing that you have been damaged. While your feelings may have been...
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We are designing a music app for an Iphone, how much would it cost to have songs on the app?
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Answered on November 22, 2010
I am not sure I understand how you intend to use the songs. If you intend to allow people to download and listen to the songs, then you need a...
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What can happen if someone makes a phony profile on a social network ?
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Answered on November 22, 2010
Some social networking sites have terms of use that prohibit this type of conduct (but not all of them do). There also are laws that prohibit...
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