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Can I use a domain https://www.bikeshoe.com/? the domain https://www.bikeshoes.com/ is registered (c) - shoe vs shoes
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Answered on May 08, 2017
Your question presents multiple issues.
Use of a domain name, by itself, does not create trademark rights, and is merely an Internet address. ...
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I'd like to use a popular song from the radio for my short film. Would I be able to use a cover song? Could I make one?
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Answered on May 05, 2017
You would need to obtain a license from the copyright holder(s) for the song.
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I want to know, so if i register in some countries of Berne Convention so it is not necessary that it is protected?
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Answered on May 05, 2017
I would first suggest a private consultation with an attorney to ensure that copyright is the appropriate form of protection for that which you...
Patent and Copyright Law. I have a million dollar idea, what is the simplest and cheapest way to protect my idea?
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Answered on May 05, 2017
If you truly believe you have a million dollar idea, then you should not go cheap in protecting it.
In order to qualify for a patent, your...
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Received a letter from a law firm stating my company's logo is similar to another company in my same field. I disagree
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Answered on May 05, 2017
You should speak with an attorney to determine whether there is a likelihood of confusion, and if so, which party has superior rights in the...
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A counterfeit seller is selling our products under our listing on a marketplace (Amazon & Ebay). They are posing as us. Help?
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Answered on May 05, 2017
In addition to the good advice you have already received, instruct your employees to keep records of all instances of consumer confusion between...
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What would the penalty be for selling a product that I have patented that includes features that infringe on another product?
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Answered on May 05, 2017
The purpose of a freedom to operate search is to identify any patent that you might possibly infringe, and then determine whether each of the...
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I am developing a tabletop game based on the Slasher films, can I explain how to use my rules to recreate the movies?
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Answered on May 05, 2017
The movies will include certain "scenes a faire" which are generic to that type of movie, and will also contain significant original creative...
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Is it ok to use dead trademark name for your business?
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Answered on May 05, 2017
In addition to whatever common law rights the original trademark holder may have, there may be other companies with registered or common law rights...
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Can I write a book based on the timeline of a video game series?
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Answered on May 05, 2017
The story you are writing as well as the video games will both have certain "scenes a faire," or portions which are necessitated by the fact that...