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Can I use "Flexr" as my product name? One person has a trademark for an unrelated product, in the same category.
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Answered on June 14, 2016
It is difficult to tell without a full trademark search being conducted. A TESS knock-out search is not sufficient or complete. If that is all...
Loophole around trademark infringement?
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Answered on June 14, 2016
I suggest that you attend law school classes on Trademarks and Copyrights, since you are confusing the two forms of protection. A copyright is...
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What do I do if I recieved a seize and desist letter?
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Answered on June 14, 2016
My advice is to take their letter seriously and retain an experienced Trademark/IP attorney to advise you in confidence and prepare a response to...
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Can I rent out an enlarged board game that I've made myself?
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Answered on June 13, 2016
No, you wll still infringe the copyright and perhaps the patent of the original rights holder. You need to obtain a license to do what you...
Can I watch a personal video on YouTube/Facebook containing copyrighted material and be held liable for infringement?
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Answered on June 13, 2016
You are probably safe, as long as you did not copy or display or sell the copyrighted materials.
For more detailed advice, I recommend that you...
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Displaying Textbooks Online
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Answered on June 13, 2016
You are kidding, that would be blatant copyright infringement for any books where the copyright has not expired. Don't do it, unless you are...
Can I post restaurant's menus without asking them for permission?
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Answered on June 13, 2016
No, you would need permission or provide a link to the menu at the Restaurant's website. They are probably infringing, if they did not ask for...
Can I revive an old brand?
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Answered on June 13, 2016
It is fair game if the company's no longer use the mark and nobody else has started to use it before you. A mark may not be registered, but still...
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Etsy seller is claiming ownership to to a popular Game of Thrones quote as well as a few Beyonce song titles
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Answered on June 13, 2016
I am not sure what you are asking. However, If the etsy seller is using the quote in conjunction with the sale of goods the mark can be registered...
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What would it cost to have a review done on a utility patent app that I have written myself?
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Answered on June 13, 2016
You need to retain an experienced Registered Patent Attorney to review your draft application and advise you in confidence. Typically the work is...