How are people able to sell replicas legally?
You're assuming its legal because he hasn't been caught yet!
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You're assuming its legal because he hasn't been caught yet!
Good answer above. Risk to you is high. It might be legally intriguing to argue either it's only "art" like an Andy Warhol painting of a Campbell...
The rule is that a trademark must be used to indicate source, not being merely ornamental. A slogan on the front of a tee shirt, depending on...
Literally not true, but there could be more facts that do establish common law trademark rights. Copyright maybe not and if they alleged common...
Statutory damages for trafficking in counterfeit merchandise are regularly $50000 often much more.
Good answers above. No need to amplify. But if you have claims, and are worried about their scope, why don't you file a regular application...
It sounds like you can expect backlash from both (1) the photographer or whoever owns copyright in the photo and (2) the celebrity who has a right...
An experienced trademark lawyer can provide advice based on their knowledge and experience. I've met Bev Pattishall (I was young, he was not) have...
You should retain a lawyer. As a general rule, nothing happens in Federal Court without a properly prepared and briefed Motion. You don't say...
It is worth considering, but whether you send it or not depends on a thorough evaluation of strategy and tactics. I spent an hour or more...