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Does anyone know how to transfer a domain name to the Sheriff? The domain name is the title for my copyrighted webpage,
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Answered on February 29, 2016
Call your Houston Sherriff's Office and they will provide you with the appropriate information. You can also look them up online. If you go in...
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What do we do in this situation? Should we be worried of a court battle?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
If you don't change your brand, you are going to be sued for dilution of a famous mark. Are you sure you applied for copyright protection, not for...
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Will I need to get permission to sell from the Big Dogs? Or Can I sell anything created by approved MLB/NHL/etc. manufacturers?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
I don't believe that selling licensed gear from approved manufacturer's/distributors is illegal. What constitutes infringement is purchasing gear...
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Can I demand that the new LLC to stop doing business under my company name?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
It depends on who used the name first in your state. Trademark rights are based on use in commerce. I suggest that you retain an experienced...
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Can they seize my assets if I settle out of court?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
They can seize your assets if you don't settle and have the Infringement Lawsuit dismissed. I have been involved in several copyright and...
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Will I get a trademark for a name for my clothing brand if that word had previously been used on one shirt in the past?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
That depends on whether there is a likelihood of confusion with an existing trademark for the same or related goods. In addition, common law...
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What are the basic legal risks in creating movies, books, and other media about real events and people?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
Your risks are violation of a person's right of privacy, right of publicity and defamation. These vary from state to state, so you should retain...
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When must I get Errors & Omissions Insurance for my bio pics, autobiographical life stories, and true stories film productions?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
As soon as possible, but in any event, before you are ready to publish.
For more information, I suggest that you engage an experienced...
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It has a "REGISTRATION" number so can it be revoked? Do they have to state the reason why? Has anyone ever won an appeal?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
It is impossible to advise you without analyzing all of the facts. I suggest that you retain an experienced copyright attorney to evaluate your...
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How much is it for a lawyer to search company brand names and logos? Also, how long to copyright/trademark your brand name/ logo
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Answered on February 29, 2016
I'm sorry, but we don't quote attorney rates here at Avvo. What you will need is to retain an experienced Trademark attorney to conduct a full...