Can I sell a hat with the Lakers' purple and gold (but no logo or lettering) without infringing on the Lakers' property rights?
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Answered on July 12, 2021
You can, unless the Lakers have trademark protection for the colors purple and gold for apparel. Consult an experienced trademark attorney to...
If I create a trading card game app will my work be protected without a trademark?
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Answered on July 12, 2021
While copyrights are established upon fixing the work on a tangible medium, you cannot obtain statutory remedies without registration.
Trademarks...
Patent vs detailed description
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Answered on July 09, 2021
This is a patent application, not an Infringement question.
If your invention was described in the specification of another prior patent or...
Highly complex patent likely to get restriction requirement, filing US and PCT in August. How does PCT work with restrictions?
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Answered on July 09, 2021
In the situation you described, the PCT International Examiner will issue a lack of Unity of Invention notification and invite the applicant to pay...
Where can I find an international attorney whose familiar with both Canadian and us laws.
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Answered on July 09, 2021
You can look for a large firm with both US and Canadian Attorneys.
In smaller firms, like ours, we collaborate with Canadian Associates. We...
Am I required to support my former employer to defend multiple patents?
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Answered on May 28, 2021
That's a thoughtful question. Most patent assignments require that the inventor cooperates with the Assignee (the company) in case the patent is...
Are US trademarks valid in the European Union?
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Answered on May 11, 2021
US Trademarks do not confer protection in the European Union. You can file for European Protection using a CTM (and now a GB) trademark...
Does using a shortened section of a longer trademark imply infringement?
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Answered on February 26, 2021
It depends on several factors, including the marks in the particular channel of trade. Also, it depends on the registered mark and its use. For...
CONTINUED USE NOT FILED WITHIN GRACE PERIOD, UN-REVIVABLE? What does this mean?
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Answered on February 15, 2021
What it means is that you let your trademark registration expire and it is too late to revive.
You will have to file a new trademark application...
When can I use the TM sign?
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Answered on February 15, 2021
If you applied for registration of a word mark you can use the mark and apply the TM symbol in any font you like. If you own the registration then...