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I am fabricating & selling Mini 4x4 trucks with a unique look. want to Brand it with a name. Copyright or trademark?
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Answered on February 06, 2017
No, copyrights protect artwork, not brands. You need to have your brand searched and cleared by an experienced Trademark Attorney for use and...
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If I own a trademark word can a domain seller sell my .com?
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Answered on February 06, 2017
If they owned the domain name before you established trademarks rights, the company has the right to sell the domain. However, the buyer may not...
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Are there legal considerations when creating a concept music video?
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Answered on February 06, 2017
You can't infringe a concept. You can only infringe the expression of the concept on tangible medium. So, in simple terms, your music video...
Can I exploit the benefits of free trials in violation of a website's Terms of Service without worrying about criminal charges?
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Answered on February 03, 2017
Sounds to me like you are stealing. Don't do it! Theft is criminally actionable.
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Business protection of an idea?
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Answered on February 03, 2017
Sounds like a good plan. Be sure to clear your trademark(s) first, before you spend money on marketing our business. Retain an experienced...
Hello! If someone has trademarked "my jam" for use on clothing, is it an infrigement to use "jesus is my jam"?
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Answered on February 03, 2017
It depends on whether you are using the phrase in an ornamental manner or as a trademark. The test is whether your use creates a likelihood of...
Are Presidents exempt from the right to publicity
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Answered on February 03, 2017
No, you can expect recourse, unless what you do is pure political satire and commentary. Mr. Trump is likely to enforce his trademark rights and...
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Can I sell a product that resembles different celebrities if you don't use their actual name?
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Answered on February 03, 2017
No, if the celebrity is recognizable from the cartoon, then you are violating their right of publicity. If you make cartoons of random people,...
How different does a product have to be from another similar patented product in order for the new product to also get a patent?
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Answered on February 03, 2017
Different enough so that the new product is novel, and arguably the differences would have been unobvious to one of ordinary skill in the field...
How do I protect intellectual property-website with my graphic design artworks, that I plan to sell to use for print?
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Answered on February 03, 2017
Your artwork, graphics, source-code software and user interface can be protected by filing applications for copyright registration with the US...