Are there any TTAB cases known to have attempted to amend the class of a registration and succeeded?
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Answered on February 13, 2019
It is important to distinguish between amending the pleadings in a TTAB proceeding and amending the application/registration that is the subject of...
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Can I buy/paint shoes with a famous logo and sell them?
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Answered on January 03, 2019
Yes, under both scenarios, you would get in legal trouble. Because under both scenarios, what you propose is infringement and you can be sued. ...
How can I get money from a company that stole my idea?
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Answered on November 28, 2018
The problem here is that ideas are not protectable through basic forms of intellectual property, namely, patents, copyrights, and trademarks. So...
Can another business in another state use my trademarked business name?
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Answered on November 09, 2018
Trademark infringement questions are highly factual and there is a lot of information that we don't have and would need in order to provide you...
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I need a second opinion. Should I suspend or refile for a trademark?
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Answered on October 25, 2018
I agree with my colleagues who provided you with excellent answers. I will only add that you could also run into problems from Sebastian Bach, the...
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Patent Infringment - Trademark Infringment
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Answered on October 11, 2018
You received great answers regarding patents. To answer your trademark questions: if the items you purchased were counterfeit items, and you are...
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Is there any legal action I can't take against an individual that keeps posting pictures of my children on social media?
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Answered on August 31, 2018
If you took the pictures, then you own the copyright in and to them. There are a couple of mechanisms under copyright law that will help you deal...
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Why my ccw application got suspended.
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Answered on June 21, 2018
This is not a copyright infringement question. Changing category.
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My company's Trademark is expiring, what forms will I need?
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Answered on June 12, 2018
A company's trademark is usually one of its most important assets. And making sure that the federal trademark registration is properly maintained...
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Is it legal to use a trademarked brand name on an online website if you are not an authorized re-seller?
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Answered on June 06, 2018
You need to consult with an experienced trademark attorney in confidence. There are certain situations, especially in a re-sale context, where the...