Can I use a commonly known trademarked phrase (ex. Spark joy) on a pair of Earrings or t shirt?
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You might need a 'disclaimer' explaining what you did. It's not entirely logical that you can't modify an authentic product you bought on the open...
Words that are decriptive are usually weak as trademarks if enforceable at all. A quick look at the Trademark Office database failed to locate...
Don't do it. I had to defend a shoemaker who patched shoes with pieces from garment bags and he was sued by them
Original works of Authorship are copyrightable. It's possible she could get a registration through but it's also possible it could be rejected if...
It sounds like preparation of a derivative work that would risk a copyright infringement suit.
It could cost you tens of thousands of dollars to prove trademark fair use. From your facts you stand a better than even chance of proving there...
Make it clear that it's effectively a prop and your video is not endorsed or supported by Google.
There are common law duties of loyalty and to avoid self dealing owed by an employee to an employer. Those may well be modified by statute in...
It is certainly not clear what product you are selling. "Brands" don't exist in the abstract. Trademarks must always be used in connection with...