I'm a fine artist in Frisco, Texas. I'd like to know if I can draw and paint car images that I take pictures of.
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Answered on June 20, 2022
You need to retain a lawyer to go over some samples and provide a confidential opinion. While the answer above might be right on the money under...
Point of filing a provisional patent application ?
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Answered on June 19, 2022
It's not "approved for a year.". It has a "priority date" that's good for a year, if you file a regular patent application within that to time,...
Hello, I am a designer for a contract company that does work for the army. Am I allowed to showcase my work on a portfolio site?
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Answered on June 17, 2022
Good advice above. I will also observe that depending on what you are doing for the army, there could be national security implications and you...
Trademark speed?
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Answered on June 17, 2022
No. It wont be any faster than if you file yourself, directly with the trademark office. And your chances of success are statistically better if...
Does Marvel really protect their copyright against podcasts that use the word Marvel?
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Answered on June 17, 2022
It wouldn't be copyright for a name. That would be trademark. And for both, there are copycats exploiting for profit at one end and legitimate...
Can you use the word "Marvel" in the name of an LLC?
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Answered on June 17, 2022
It sounds like you will be doing a lot more than "just using the name". You say you are going to refer to them in your content. So, while the...
What can I do if a copyright owner asks for ownership of my social account?
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Answered on June 17, 2022
It sounds doubtful, which doesn't mean it should be ignored. If they seek advise of counsel, presumably competent counsel will advise them. ...
Trademark attorney or online?
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Answered on June 15, 2022
Don't waste your money on an online company. You might as well do it yourself directly with the trademark office. A law review article some years...
Can I use trademarked automaker logos on a website where private sellers and auto dealerships list their vehicles for sale?
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Answered on June 15, 2022
While a "nominative fair use" defense might entitle you to use the words to describe what vehicles are being sold, chances are that using the logos...
What can i do to get a VHS tape back from someone who won't return it?
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Answered on June 15, 2022
The physical property is yours. You might want to check on "small claims" court. But I'd wonder if you can sue someone out of state in small...
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