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Can we name a product with a famous person's last name? ex: "The Ive Shirt" for Jony Ive or the "The Musk Shirt" after Elon Musk
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Answered on November 14, 2015
No, unless you obtain a license from the person, you would be violating the person's right of publicity. There mary also be some trademark...
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Can I consult with an IP attorney re an NDA?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
Yes, of course you can. Look for an attorney, here on Avvo for a consultation; email and call. Many Patent/IP firms offer an initial free...
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Am I allowed to use specific Titles, characters and authors to illustrate a point or as examples in a nonfiction book?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
I think that you are ok. The copyright reference is entirely fair use and it does not appear that what you are doing will create a likelihood of...
Do I have a right to review patent assignments/applications before assignment?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
You should be given a reasonable time, a week or so, to review the assignment and the applications to which they pertain. Sounds like you need...
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Can I use a professional sports team logo (Ex. NFL - Ravens) on an free app that I develop? Do I need a license to use them?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
No, absolutely not! Unless you are licensed by the leagues.
In order to obtain the required licenses and register your own copyrights and...
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What permissions do I need to publish my story?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
You may need the permission of the band or their management company or the label if your story is indeed a derivative work. If it is not, than you...
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Whats considered copyright infringement.
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Answered on November 13, 2015
To determine copyright infringement, the Courts look at whether the accused infringer had access to the original work and whether there is...
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Look for a cost effective way to trade mark a name.
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Answered on November 13, 2015
The most cost effective way to protect your trademark rights, is to retain an experienced trademark attorney who will clear and register your name,...
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Can I apply this method to use all the images founded from any website which are not allow for commercial and personal use?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
No you are not! What you propose is a blatent infringement of the copyrights in these photographs. It is a good method if you would like to...
Hello , which class of Trademark is suitable for web and mobile apps similar to Instagram , twitter ? 42,09.45 and why ?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
As others have commented, you can file under one or all 3. It really depends how much you want to spend on filing fees and renewals. However,...