I just launched a new website and hired an attorney to conduct a federal trademark search and internet search for competing name

Yes it is, because you could encounter a problem that a state or common law trademark is the senior user of the mark, even though no federal...

Can Jared sue Chris over the website?

A court could imply a contract exists even though one has not been written by the conduct of the parties. Chris for the purposes of copyright law...

Under U.S. copyright law, names, titles, short phrases or expressions are not protected; see U.S. Copyright Office Circular 34-0112. However...

How do i, as a Nigerian , get back my domain name that has been cybersquated by an American Company?

Cyberquatting under U.S. law is potentially a cause of action, but the better bet is through the dispute resolution of ICAAN. The case would...

Hi - I'm currently working on an art project that uses distorted images of past cartoons. Would I be protected under fair use?

It may be deemed fair use under the circumstances and if the word project is interpreted as meaning educational, commentary, parody, etc. If on the...

Determining generic ness of trademark in federal court-is there a statute of limitations for a lawsuit?

The answer is simple; pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1064(3) a registration of mark that has become generic can be cancelled “at any time.” And Registration...

Can old watches that have a trademark logo on them be used to make other objects without infringing on the trademark?

You could potentially have a couple of issues, namely, trade dress and copyright. Trade dress protects the look and feel of the product and...

Can I file for a provisional patent after a recent public disclosure? And if so, how long should I wait to file one?

You probably want to file it as soon as possible, given the law relating to patents recently changed, prior to the change it was the first to...

Am I legally allowed to link to a companies support pages on my own website?

It could be considered fair use under the circumstances and you probably want to approach them to see if it is ok to do it. Your best bet is to...

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Can I use illustrations from an old scientific field guide in my art, if I intend to sell it?

In this situation and give the date it may well have fallen into the public domain, but it is always better to check. Your best bet is to...