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Hello I have reason to believe I am owed a significant amount of money from works of music as an artist and writer before iTunes
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Answered on February 24, 2017
You definitely need an attorney. If the facts are as you say, I also ask why did you wait 20 years. A judge very well might ask you the same...
Can I make a squatty Stool even though someone has made it and patented it?
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Answered on February 24, 2017
It is possible to patent an improvement of an existing invention. However, this requires analysis as to the amount of improvement required. ...
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What do you need in order to get a name copy written
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Answered on February 23, 2017
I think you are looking for a trademark. The name and the logo or separate trademark applications. You should contact a trademark attorney. Many on...
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What country's copyright law applies?
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Answered on February 23, 2017
In the scenario you propose, based on the information you provided, it sounds like you would have to address the law of both countries.
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Can I patent a patch for myself?
Nothing appeals to me anywhere.
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Answered on February 23, 2017
This is copyrights and possibly trademark. You should consult an attorney. Many of us on Avvo will give you a free consult.
Are logos of old sports teams still patented?
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Answered on February 23, 2017
A good, but difficult question. It is possible that an entity still owns IP rights. For example, the Whalers became the Carolina Hurricanes. If...
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PPA for temporary patent? Getting started.
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Answered on February 23, 2017
Hi. You should consult a Registered Patent Attorney. (These are federal filings and you need not be limited to your area). Sometimes a...
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Subpoena documents from a company (in preparation for a lawsuit)?
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Answered on February 23, 2017
If this is active litigation, and you do not have counsel, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. If someone purposefully withholds material...
Would it be Illegal to sell a hockey jersey that does not have the NHL logo or the name Reebok anywhere on it?
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Answered on February 23, 2017
Trademark law is a consumer protection law. If the jersey is easily recognized as being from a particular team, even if it only has team colors and...
If a trademark is listed as "CONTINUED USE NOT FILED WITHIN GRACE PERIOD, UN-REVIVABLE", can I register it for myself?
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Answered on February 23, 2017
In order to maintain your rights, or user must file proof that they are continually using a Mark. It sounds as if the mark that you are...