If you purchased a company's assets, but not their name, can someone use that name again to operate?
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Answered on December 03, 2025
Not to disagree with the other answers, but I was able to find cases that said purchasing all the assets (some including product and packaging with...
How can I file a lawsuit against a national company that has stolen my intellectual property?
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Answered on December 02, 2025
Good answer above. Keep in mind, if your "IP" was in the patent(s) then the claims of the issued patents define the property. There wouldn't...
Can I use public landmark names and facts about the landmark on a product I’m selling?
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Answered on November 30, 2025
While you say "public landmarks" it could get complicated and very much depend on specific facts. You can't send a message the product comes from...
How does one get an official cease and desist from Disney without risking actually getting sued.
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Answered on November 30, 2025
Not recommended. There's no guarantee the problem will disappear if what you do is so extreme you are threatened with a lawsuit. And, by the way,...
MIT License + commercial restrictions valid? Copyright lists GitHub name not LLC. Can I enforce commercial terms?
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Answered on November 07, 2025
Good answers above. If you want to write your own license, do so having advice from your own lawyer. At first glance, it sure sounds like...
Fair use law in regards to book covers?
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Answered on October 31, 2025
There are not enough facts, and there probably shouldn't be on a public board like Avvo. You should retain an attorney to go over your facts and...
Are we allowed to publish study guides for trademarked exams?
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Answered on October 29, 2025
Avvo is only for general questions and general answers. And it is a public board, so you wouldn't want to describe your facts in enough detail or...
I am a photographer who took photos at a500 seat venue in SF Ca Carlos Santana did 2 songs he was a guest not on the bill
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Answered on October 18, 2025
Check to see if the venue permitted you to take photos and if you agreed to transfer them. Might be on some sort of documentation like an order or...
What legal actions can be taken in this situation?
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Answered on October 18, 2025
Good answers above. Retain a lawyer right away. Quintara Biosciences, Inc. v. Ruifeng Biztech, Inc. No. 23-16093 (9th Cir., Aug. 12, 2025): ...
I drew fan art of a popular character from an animated movie, I posted it online, and Fortnite took my art and used it in game?
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Answered on October 16, 2025
Avvo is a place for general questions and answers. You shouldn't put important information on Avvo, you should get a confidential attorney's...
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