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In CA central District court I am being accursed of fraud in my trademark registration bu there is absolutely none

Alan's answer | Answered on September 19, 2015

It is almost impossible to prove fraud in a trademark registration after the In Re Bose decision decided by the Federal Circuit. The Court will...

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What rights do I have as the designer of a logo when my client hires someone else?

Alan's answer | Answered on September 19, 2015

As an independent contractor, you own the rights in your artwork, unless you agreed to transfer it in writing. If you were an employee, then it...

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I am looking to make a T- shirt that resembles the Nike check logo and a phrase that sounds like the Nike trademark "Just Do It"

Alan's answer | Answered on September 18, 2015

About 100%. Then they will sue you as well. I suggest that you engage an experienced Trademark attorney to clear the mark and counsel you in...

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Can I resell customers trademarked returns?

Alan's answer | Answered on September 18, 2015

No, you can't resell his retuurs. You wilould be infringing his trademark. I suggest that you engage an experienced Trademark attorney to clear the...

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Can I bring a civil suit against a website that without my permission uses photos from facebook in reporting a story about me?

Alan's answer | Answered on September 18, 2015

If their story is true, it's just news reporting and there is nothing that you can do about it. However, using your Facebook photos is copyright...

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A question about facebook.com

Alan's answer | Answered on September 18, 2015

Facebook has some of the strongest and most famous brands in the world. I would not be concerned as their common law rights would win out in...

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The examiner for my trademark has requested answers to some questions. How should I respond.

Alan's answer | Answered on September 18, 2015

My advice is to answer the examining attorney truthfully and candidly. However, as a layman it is difficult to know what you should and should not...

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TRADEMARK- APPAREL T shirt co.- had trademk searched by an atty. (US/Internat)- came back fine. Told to protect mark

Alan's answer | Answered on September 18, 2015

I don't think that you should have a big problem, as long as the marks are different and you had a full clearance search. By the way, I drove past...

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Can a team I disqualified for handicap violation if my tournament sue me? If so, for how much? Can I sue them?

Alan's answer | Answered on September 18, 2015

I am not sure what type of sports team you have. Is this a swimming team, golf or fantasy football? In order to respond I would need to...

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Cease and Desist Question

Alan's answer | Answered on September 18, 2015

Whether you need to change your name depends on if the Florida Quick Pick has superior common law rights than you in the name and if he markets his...