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Can I start a talk show for Youtube with the name "Reality Matters" if that same name has been used for before?
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Answered on February 15, 2016
It is unlikely, as someone else is likely to enforce its rights against you. However, you will no know the answer unless you retain an experienced...
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What will it cost to handle the procedure of reinstating my utility patent?
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Answered on February 15, 2016
The costs are not outrageous, and the patent can be reinstated, as long as the non-payment was unintentional. You will have to pay the Maintenance...
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Is it possible to copyright the contents of book to me without also advertising the title, personal details, etc online?
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Answered on February 14, 2016
You can post a copyright notice under your pseudonym. If you se up a company with a d/b/a as your pseudonym and assign the rights to the company,...
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What kind of contracts/agreements do we need to sign with artist?
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Answered on February 14, 2016
It sounds like the artist owns the copyright on the text, melody and artistic performance. You contributed your services in arranging and editing,...
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Do I have a case even?
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Answered on February 13, 2016
Speak with an experienced Labor and Employment attorney in your area. Not an Intellectual Property question.
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Intellctual property lawyer? wht kind of lawyer do i need for this?
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Answered on February 13, 2016
Sounds like you are a victim of copyright infringement, theft of Trade secrets and Unfair Competition, among other things. I suggest that you will...
Can I make copies of a coloring book page that I bought and share the page with a Facebook group so they can print and color it?
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Answered on February 13, 2016
No, you will be depriving the owner of the book his royalties in the sale of additional copies of the book. It is clearly copyright infringement...
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Why was this similar trademark allowed to register?
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Answered on February 13, 2016
The term Luna may have been disclaimed. The parties may have signed a consent agreement and filed it in the junior applicant's case, they may have...
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How should I write a website disclaimer?
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Answered on February 13, 2016
It really depends on the content of your website, what you need and want to disclaimed and what is the practice in your industry. Your website...
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Can I get in trouble for using the name Minute Maids, and domain name minutemaids.com?
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Answered on February 12, 2016
I would exercise caution with a famous trademark. While you would not be infringing their mark, they might make a claim of dilution of a famous...