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Should I contact claimant now or wait to see if they contact me. Almost a month since the email what effect on negotiation
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Answered on March 15, 2016
I would take this matter seriously, but don't contact the cable company. You should retain an experience Copyright Infringement Attorney to...
A band recently started using my business name. I've been using it much longer. Can I get them to change it?
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Answered on March 15, 2016
Probably not. First, you only have rights to the extent of your use of your name/mark in commerce. Your mark is not famous and you don't have a...
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Does any other store have a right to bake something similar to those bagels or it is a copy of the food idea?
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Answered on March 15, 2016
If the owner of the store had a valid US Patent with claims that cover the recipie for the Rainbow Bagel, then there is potential liability. I...
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Non-Union Independent Film Payment Issue(SAG-AFTRA)
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Answered on March 15, 2016
Your relationship is governed by the contract you signed with the director & producers. The rate that you are to be paid should be spelled out in...
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Can we use the logo as our own?
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Answered on March 15, 2016
No, it's not a work for hire. She is not an employee nor did she sign an agreement. So she owns the copyright. However your member did provide...
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Do I submit the drawings individually, or put them all on one PDF file for multiple drawings?
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Answered on March 15, 2016
I usually submit them as one pdf file, labeled Figures. For further more detailed advice, I recommend that you contact and retain an experienced...
Does the Superman Logo Trademark or copywright cover the manufacturing of all type of goods or just certain type of goods?
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Answered on March 15, 2016
You would risk a high likelihood of a lawsuit for dilution of the famous Superman Logo. I suspect that D.C. Comics would sue and are likely to...
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Can he sue me base on this ?
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Answered on March 15, 2016
Dear Asker. I find your question interesting. Without knowing any further facts, it seems like the other vendor's only recourse is suing the...
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What are the things I should be aware of before filing? Can it be done online and what are the costs involved?
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Answered on March 14, 2016
You have asked a very good question, but you need to know if you have a solid foundation. To do so, there are several questions that you need to...
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Is it a trademark infringement if a business name...
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Answered on March 14, 2016
Good question, but it can't be evaluated and answered in a vacuum. You need to retain an experienced trademark attorney to evaluate whether a...