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Can my domain name serve as my trademarks existence while it states in relationship how the trademark and or service is used?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
No, your domain name and your trademark are two separate things. While a domain name can serve as a service mark to promote a company's goods and...
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How Many Seconds CanA Artist Sample A Another Artist Song Without Obtaining A Sample Clearance? How Could Someone Get AMusicMana
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Answered on May 16, 2016
If the original work can be recognized from the sample, it probably infringes. I suggest that you don't sample and use your own musical...
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Can I pull business descriptions from Facebook and use those descriptions in my app?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
Just as your previous question was answered, if you copy the descriptions from Facebook "About" tab you may be committing copyright infringement....
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What is required to file for a trademark and how much does it cost? Can I claim Facebook and Instagram if they are inactive?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
While trademark rights are based on use, you can reserve your rights by filing an Intent To Use trademark application in the US PTO, as long as you...
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Do I need the permission of the newspaper to create an app that uses descriptions written by them? I plan on citing the source.
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Answered on May 16, 2016
If you copy the descriptions from the newspaper you will likely be committing copyright infringement. Better hyperlink to the newspaper's website...
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Can she legally dropp this warrant?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
Not an intellectual property issue. You need to speak with a local Criminal Defense attorney.
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If the google docs were created on my account do I have to give the other party anything? Are they "their property"?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
It is impossible to tell from the information that you provided. You need to retain a local business attorney to review your correspondence and...
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Can I use Leno’s name and involvement in the investigation, and can I use the whole Jeopardy program and staff in my novels.
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Answered on May 15, 2016
When you are using famous personalities in stories and promotional materials, you need to obtain permission and compensate them, if you don't you...
Can I sell art prints of popular television and movie quotes on Etsy with my original illustrations?
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Answered on May 15, 2016
Probably, as long as your quotes are short enough not to merit copyright protection. Additionally, it is important that the content on your...
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I have an invention that I want to profit from, but the invention is an add-on component for something that is already produced?
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Answered on May 15, 2016
Before you contact the manufacturer, first retain your own experienced Registered Patent Attorney to counsel you in confidence. Your attorney can...