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I created and designed a logo for a LLC I am a partner of. Is this considered my intellectual property or the business?
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Answered on January 08, 2019
Based on the limited facts provided, the LLC for whom the work (logo) was prepared would likely be considered the initial owner of the copyright,...
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Several people are using my daughters companys name for their own websites/business what can we do?
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Answered on January 07, 2019
Tradename or company name is separate from trademarks, unless your daughter is using the tradename in a trademark sense. Think Bayer (tradename)...
Can I use an existing trademarked name in a slightly different category?
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Answered on January 07, 2019
Adding a geographical locator or a generic term such as "my" will not prevent likelihood of confusion issues given the similarity of your services...
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Can I use a company logo as a title for a church conference?
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Answered on January 07, 2019
I am not sure what you mean by "it is free", however, any unauthorized commercial use of a third party "company's logo" can constitute as trademark...
Is the S.T.A.R.S logo from the Resident Evil video games trademarked? Do I have to get permission from Capcom to use the logo?
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Answered on April 05, 2018
Trademark rights are bestowed the moment the mark is used in commerce. Regardless of whether Capcom has or has not federally registered the logo,...
Can I buy nfl napkins an make a craft put the top sell a craft shows ?
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Answered on April 04, 2018
The short answer is no. NFL teams have federally registered trademarks, which are also famous and well-known (logos and otherwise) that can only...
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How can I make sure slogans or quotes for my shirts can't be reproduced or copied? How do I register or copyright my quotes?
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Answered on April 02, 2018
In order to ensure your exclusivity in slogan(s) or quote(s), you should consider protecting them as trademarks in relation to the underlying goods...
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Trademark
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Answered on April 02, 2018
The short answer is that you may not. Brands like Playboy are famous marks. They have garnered sufficient good will in commerce over the years,...
Can you completely re-draft your claims in a reply to office action?
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Answered on April 02, 2018
Candidly speaking, Office Action (at least the first one if not more) may not be indicative of the work of the patent counsel you hired to draft...
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Is it a copyright infringement to sell a product with a drawing of a celebrity on it?
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Answered on March 28, 2018
There are three issues to consider: 1) Prince Tea brand (trademark), 2) the drawing you made in purple of Prince (copyright), and 3)...
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