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Do I need to worry about a similar domain name as my internet startup, and is it possible to claim it under trademark law?
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Answered on June 18, 2014
Q:"Is it a major risk that the other URL could be developed to offer a similar service as ours and siphon our customers?
A: My crystal ball says...
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I have searched every conceivable internet resource to purchase an item that I cant find anywhere for sell.
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Answered on June 18, 2014
Q:"I have searched every conceivable internet resource to purchase an item that I cant find anywhere for sell."
A: No you haven't. You have...
How can I obtain a license to sell sheet music transcriptions of anime and video game music as digital goods?
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Answered on June 18, 2014
That is an ambitious plan that will require many permissions. If I understand you correctly you will be uploading scores (sheet music) for anime...
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I am starting graphic designed t shirt business. What should I do to protect those designs from being stolen?
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Answered on June 18, 2014
You are smart to do your legal homework BEFORE starting so that you prevent as many problems as possible. Many (probably most) T-shirt designers...
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How do you know if a saying on a shirt has been copyrighted? I have a vinyl company and it is really confusing to me when
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Answered on June 16, 2014
You must presume it is protected by copyright law if it EXISTS, since such protection is automatic without any required formality. And since no...
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The construction company I work for recently purchase gray hard hats. Can they make you wear them.
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Answered on June 16, 2014
Yes. You are an employee at will and they don't owe you a job. Unless you are a member of a protected class and claim that such status is the real...
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Reselling Trademarked logos
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Answered on June 16, 2014
NO way. You cannot make unauthorized use of famous brand names on your products. You can't do it with a Magic Marker, by buying decals, by cutting...
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A photographer put a photo up on my bands FB page. If I put that same photo onto my personal Facebook page can I be sued?
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Answered on June 16, 2014
Yes, she can, but, unless she registered a copyright on this, she is blowing smoke at you because due to 17 USC 412...
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Would this be legal comparative advertising on eBay?
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Answered on June 16, 2014
If that is all you do, you are likely safe except for the falsity of your statement. However, I am confident that is not all you do that might...
My merchandise got seized at the customs due to trademark infringement. What are my options?
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Answered on June 16, 2014
Forfeiture is authorized by law. So is restitution. So are injunctions, civil suits, attorney fees, expense, loss of profit, and DMCA take down of...
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