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What can be done if someone copy a design & other items from an existing retail store?
Can we sue? what ground?
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Answered on November 19, 2014
The design and decor of a retail store can be protectable as trade dress. However, it can be difficult to establish trade dress rights in the...
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Can I use Quotes and/or the title from a TV Program
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Answered on November 19, 2014
This is a situation where no one is going to be able to give you a clear answer here. You need to have an attorney review your book and give it...
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(XYZ)fast.com vs (ABC)fast.com. Is there any trademark law regarding the layout and design of websites?
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Answered on November 19, 2014
This is probably not a trademark issue, but I cannot tell for sure. It sounds like you have a potential dispute. The details matter, and you should...
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Is it legal to modify a a article of clothing by putting sleeves on it or printing sayings on it and selling it?
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Answered on November 19, 2014
From the facts you've given, this sounds like trademark infringement.
Generally, you have the right to resell genuine trademarked articles. But...
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XYZ "Consulting" LLC vs XYZ "Interactive", LLC. Do these types of suffixes make a difference in the name's trademark rights?
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Answered on November 19, 2014
Attorney Natoli has given you a good answer.
The short answer is yes, there is a risk of infringement. You discuss distinctions that you believe...
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Is selling fan art copyright infringement if it is a creative mash up from two or more sources? Would it be parody or fair use?
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Answered on November 19, 2014
This is infringement. Parody is a way of saying that your right free speech allows you to comment on (e.g. criticize) the original work. Fair use...
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What is case reported, published, designated for publication?
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Answered on November 19, 2014
This likely refers to an opinion of the Court. "Designated for Publication" means that the opinion will be published in the official reporter, and...
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Patent - USPTO
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Answered on November 19, 2014
MIcro entity status does not defer fees, it reduces them. It is possible that your application is abandoned for failure to pay a fee, but the facts...
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Should I patent my idea?
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Answered on November 19, 2014
By way of background, patent attorneys make a distinction between ideas and inventions. Time travel is an idea, and it cannot be patented. You...
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Overcoming on-sale bar to patentability
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Answered on November 18, 2014
The feature that has been on sale is now prior art that will have to be disclosed to the patent office. Your new version is patentable if it is...
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