Questions answered by Jeffrey E Jacobson

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Do I need permission to use the nike swoosh on a class shirt?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Write them and request permission. Who knows, they may be so impressed by your honesty that you'll get a freebie. An ounce of prevention is worth...

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Do lawyers ever take copyright infringement cases on a percentage basis?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Yes, they sometimes do. I hope you registered the copyright in this book. Or, that your publisher did. There are a few issues here that require...

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To submit a survey as part of a trademark office action response who needs to conduct the survey?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

This is really to sophisticated a matter to discuss here. You must get an attorney now. Are you in litigation? This is probably not at the...

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What do I need to do to obtain a LLC and register as an business in MD and Trademark my Logo?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

A local Maryland lawyer or the state web site can tell you about the formation of an LLC. For the trademark, you should know the difference...

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Can I trademark a two-word phrase?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

You cannot register words that you put on a garment as ornamentation. They must be used as the brand. If they are the brand, they should be on a...

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How much will it cost to have a logo and trademark on a product?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

The filing fee is a minimum of $225.oo and the legal fees start at fice hundred dollars. You should think in terms of approximately $2000.oo

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Hi, I have a name in mind for my new school here in WA, USA. A school in Africa has the same name. can I use that name? Thanks.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

Definitely, maybe! It is amazing how ofter I write here that people need trademark screening searches. Everyday we are surprised by the...

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Can I trademark a name/logo and then acquire the domain for it using said trademark?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

Yes, probably not. It is time to do a trademark screening search and seek proper advise on order to plan your tradename and business.

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I am suing Disney for a copyright case by myself . How best do I get a supervising lawyer to supervise document by document.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

It is possible--look here and you should find someone.

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If I add a watermark to my photograph, does it make it copyrighted in my name?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

It is copyrighted in your name by the creation. Registration is the next step. If someone stole your photos, that would be illegal. Taking off...

Jeffrey E Jacobson's Answers (385)

Do I need permission to use the nike swoosh on a class shirt?

Do lawyers ever take copyright infringement cases on a percentage basis?

To submit a survey as part of a trademark office action response who needs to conduct the survey?

What do I need to do to obtain a LLC and register as an business in MD and Trademark my Logo?

Can I trademark a two-word phrase?

How much will it cost to have a logo and trademark on a product?

Hi, I have a name in mind for my new school here in WA, USA. A school in Africa has the same name. can I use that name? Thanks.

Can I trademark a name/logo and then acquire the domain for it using said trademark?

I am suing Disney for a copyright case by myself . How best do I get a supervising lawyer to supervise document by document.

If I add a watermark to my photograph, does it make it copyrighted in my name?