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Should I start selling my product using the tm symbol while I await federal registration of my trademark?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
Any marketing of your trademark in conjunction with your goods helps to establish your trademark rights. Since the registration has not yet issued,...
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Which business has rights to a name? The first business to use the name or the first business to trademark it?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
You need to clear the mark. Trademark rights are based on use in commerce. Registration is a way of perfecting these rights. You r trademark...
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Is it illegal to transpose an actors face over other actors who have created famous characters and not give them credit?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
It constitutes a violation of the Actor's right of publicity. It is also the creation of an unauthorized derivative work, therefore copyright...
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Can I use video game music, from the game itself?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
No, you are using copyrighted content for you show. I doubt it falls within the Fair Use defense. You may have substantial exposure to a claim of...
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Can I be bound by a '10 user agreement? Do I need to hire a TX attorney since I moved? Is it too late to try and settle?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
Definitely not an Intellectual Property question. I'll recatagorize.
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Can I potentially win arbitration even though I said I'd pay her to stop her harassment?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
Much depends on the written communications and the documentation that you signed. It needs to be analyzed by an experienced Entertainment attorney...
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Can I sell my Disney memorabilia I own?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
If you are selling your old authentic Disney products, the 1st sale doctrine protects you. You can resell it, as long as you don't advertise in a...
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What should I do next? Do I reach out to a patent attorney first and if so, what is the best way to find one?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
You should prepare a description of your invention and a few drawings, so that it can be understood by a patent attorney. Then, I suggest you have...
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My songs are illegal in Iran, can I publish them in US using my friends and companies in US?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
You need to come to the US. No label will sign you while you are in Iran. Also, you may be arrested in Iran if you are working with American...
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How do I handle this situation? What do I need to do to defend myself when I can not afford an attorney.
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Answered on December 28, 2015
Not an Intellectual Property question.