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Do my local patents apply only in terms of territory of producing the item, and can I sell it worldwide without concerns?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Your US Patent does not give you the right to make the product that is covered. It allows you to stop others from producing t,he covered product,...
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Am I breaking copyright laws?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
While I really like your artwork, the song lyrics can be a problem. Your favorite band may have a copyright on the song lyrics and the phrase may...
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Do I need to contact the NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and respected teams to use their logo on a retail website?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
You need to contact the professional leagues if you want to sell branded apparel that your company or your manufacturer produces. If the apparel is...
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Is it better to file trademark applications country by country in the EU, or to file a single EU application?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
I usually recommend a CTM application if a.company is planning to o marked in 3 or more European Union countries in the next 5 years. Contact an...
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Being sued for trademark violation in Federal Court (Ohio). Trademark was made at a time after violation was alleged.
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Answered on June 08, 2015
The date the trademark registration was applied for or issued is not relavent. You are in Federal Court, don't fool around, seek experienced...
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Hi, I'd like to know if I can use a trademark that's been dead since 1993 and it's the same name just in the plural.
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Answered on June 08, 2015
Since the company is still in business, I would be very careful. They may still be using the brand, and have just allowed the registration to...
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Can we renew our trademark online without any charges?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
A trademark needs to be maintained between the 5th and 6th year from its issuance by filing a section 8 Declaration, and if applicable a section 15...
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I sent a cease and desist letter to a company for trademark infringement, they said they weren't infringing my trademark?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
You need to contact an experienced Trademark Litigator, in private. An attorney will counsel you on your next steps and various options to persue....
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Here is my Name/Brand : #I do(a verb) . What type of Trademark do I need if I want to sell Product like t shirt and more ?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
You don't buy the Trademark, unless someone else already owns and has been using it on the goods that you want to sell. You should adopt your own...
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Does having ownership of Estate include the copyright of books that was authored by the Man who passed down the Estate?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
The two would probably own an undivided 50% share in the copyright. You should contact an experienced copyright attorney to advise you. A Trusts...