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I buy the rights to a generic soccer image and use it in advertising near a soccer park before a game - trademark infringement?

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

It is difficult to answer your question based on the information provided. It is unclear if the picture shows any team logos, name, or a clearly...

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Can I repackage a particular cleaning product under my own name/brand ? or do I need to change the cleaning formula ?

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

This would run afoul of various laws, and you would likely be liable for trademark infringement, trade secrets violations, consumer protection...

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I'd like to trademark my company's name. We sell practice management software for medical offices. Which class do I file under?

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

This site is for general/broad advice. I recommend that you consult with a trademark attorney to discuss your specific situation.

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Can I Put Beatles (and solo) LP/CD covers on my website home page and throughout

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

The fact that your website is not selling anything is irrelevant for purposes of analyzing copyright and/or trademark infringement. There are a...

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Can a "Work for Hire" edit pictures produced by a publishing company?

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

My colleagues nailed it. You can legally edit the new pictures only with permission of the copyright holder. It is unclear from the information...

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My grandmother father was a famous boxer. A writer wants interview my grandmother. Can she gain profit if his books is published

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

Without an agreement for any sort of profit sharing or fee for your grandmother's interview/cooperation, then she would not be entitled to any.

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Can I use copyrighted wood stamps on cards I make and sell.

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

It is hard to answer this question based on the information provided. It is unclear exactly what you are doing. Generally, if an image is...

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If a partner of a s corp. dies are his hiers entitled to proceeds of the sale ofproperty.

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

This would depend upon the language of the bylaws and/or member control agreement of the s-corp. Without any such documents in place, ownership of...

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Bullying in the workplace

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

You may have a claim, but you should consult an attorney, as they will need to do a more specific factual analysis to determine if any potential...

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Can we get a refund on a boat slip that we were unable to use?

Maxwell's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

It would depend largely on your contract/agreement with the Marina.

Maxwell Seaton Felsheim's Answers (236)

I buy the rights to a generic soccer image and use it in advertising near a soccer park before a game - trademark infringement?

Can I repackage a particular cleaning product under my own name/brand ? or do I need to change the cleaning formula ?

I'd like to trademark my company's name. We sell practice management software for medical offices. Which class do I file under?

Can I Put Beatles (and solo) LP/CD covers on my website home page and throughout

Can a "Work for Hire" edit pictures produced by a publishing company?

My grandmother father was a famous boxer. A writer wants interview my grandmother. Can she gain profit if his books is published

Can I use copyrighted wood stamps on cards I make and sell.

If a partner of a s corp. dies are his hiers entitled to proceeds of the sale ofproperty.

Bullying in the workplace

Can we get a refund on a boat slip that we were unable to use?