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I have done some general searches in Tess. What do I type in to limit search results to the word "supreme" for class 021 bottles
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Answered on April 06, 2016
A TESS search is like shooting a bear with a 22. You may hit it in the eye and kill it, but you are much more likely to just get it angry. In...
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What is the legal term or explanation when a actor steals/barters a script to a production company? Third party barter?
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Answered on April 06, 2016
It sounds like willful copyright infringement. Perhaps also includes conversion (theft) and unfair competition. I suggest that you retain an...
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Can you take a non established business to court in another state over copyright?
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Answered on April 06, 2016
Good question. Yes, she can take you to court for either Trademark or Copyright infringement under the facts that you outlined. I suggest that...
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Same as above ...
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Answered on April 06, 2016
Plagiarism is not a legal concept. However, copyright infringement is an issue that you should be concerned about. I suggest that you have your...
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Does disclaiming one of the words in a two word mark commence another "search" by uspto, in addition to what was already done?
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Answered on April 06, 2016
No, once the disclaimer is entered, and all other issues have been disposed of, then the mark will be approved and pass to publication. The...
Is it legal to have someones IP from an IP logger
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Answered on April 06, 2016
It sounds and feels like an unlawful invasion of privacy. Why would you do this without telling your friend what you were doing. Delete it...
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Is it legal to create cartoon/comic inspired food? If not why?
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Answered on April 05, 2016
Not sure what you have in mind. However, lot's of cartoons have trademark rights and your food may create a likelihood of confusion, which could...
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Does this count as use in commerce?
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Answered on April 05, 2016
No, but there should be a shipment of the goods and/or sale interstate commerce. It does not have to be you who does the shipping. I suggest that...
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Could I be at risk of trademark infringement if I call my company Clean Bites?
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Answered on April 05, 2016
It appears that you may have a likelihood of confusion problem. However, to reasonably counsel you, a full search needs to be conducted and...
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Can my publisher insert ads for other books in the back of my work without consulting me? What is this called?
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Answered on April 05, 2016
It appears to be a violation. However to advise you reasonably, an experienced Copyright attorney would have to look at the entire contract. I...