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How to register a name containing alphabet characters that are not in the American English Alphabet, for copyright registration?
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There shouldn't be a problem registering your photographs, specifying as part of the ownership information your correct surname, Vadalà, includes...
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Can I use names (last only) of real active players as part of the play-by-play? Can I use the team nickname without city?
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What you are planning to do will cause you potential liability for trademark infringement and violation of the players' right of publicity. I...
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What are the legalities behind registering a business name that is similar to an overseas company that offers similar services?
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Answered on April 25, 2016
Good question. The answer depends on whether that or another company has used and/or registered the name in the US. In order to proceed, I...
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I own the copyright to describe going to the race track. Can Uber use this tag line Touch & Go you can choose on their app?
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Answered on April 25, 2016
It does not make sense that you have a copyright registration for a tagline. If you mean that you filed a trademark application to register the...
How can i create a lawful summary of a nonefiction book that i can sell? What is the guideline, criterias and precautions needed
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Answered on April 25, 2016
The criterion you should use is to take little or no direct content. Your summary should be your own analysis, not a paraphrase or copy of the...
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Can I use the name Warriors (only and only the name) into my own design?
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Answered on April 25, 2016
No, it is almost certain that you will be sued by NBA Properties and the Golden State Warriors for trademark infringement.
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Who do I sue for infringement when the work concerned is advertisd as produced by a parent company and a its smaller subsidiary.
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Answered on April 25, 2016
In such cases, plaintiffs attorneys make a legal determination of whom to serve. Many times both company's are served. Service is perfected by...
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Rebut accusations of "stealing client data", and forcing me to sign a self incriminating certification letter.
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Answered on April 25, 2016
First, please be carful with the details that you post. This is a public forum, so anything you post is discoverable.
Unfortunately, unless I am...
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Should I have a company name creator sign an agreement(such as work for hire, confidentiality, exclusive right to the name)?
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Answered on April 25, 2016
I think you are wise to ask the question, and I agree that it would be prudent to have your relationship with the consultant defined by contract. ...
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What are the steps and how much is it to copywrite a cartoon character?
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Answered on April 25, 2016
A copyright for a cartoon character can be registered by the payment of a low fee ($55) and completion and filing of a fairly simple copyright...
