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Looking to start a business whose product will stream media content from websites, and I need to find a good lawyer.
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Answered on October 13, 2013
Q:"I want to start a business that sells a box that gives a user instant access to TV Shows, Movies and Music; via streaming."
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Can I sell and import to US a marionette depicting Mad Hatter character from movie without worry of customs destroying it?
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Answered on October 13, 2013
I hope and expect that customs will confiscate and destroy your counterfeit Mad Hatter, which is from the movie Alice in Wonderland, not the movie...
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I want to be a patent lawyer. What should I do next?
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Answered on October 13, 2013
There are more job applicants than positions for patent attorneys, and lots more applicants than top tier positions. There are a spectrum of...
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I am creating a trading card game based on computers would using the name Apple to describe my picture violate trademarks?
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Answered on October 12, 2013
This is hard to say in the abstract, but certainly there is a risk when you use a trademark so well known on your product without permission.There...
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Hello! I want to make a youtube video with an elmo puppet saying some inappropriate words. Can I be sued for this?
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Answered on October 12, 2013
The problem is the use of the Elmo puppet, not what it says. Why do you need it to be an Elmo? Use a sock monkey.
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If I used artwork I own of a Camaro in my logo would that violate Chevrolet's trademarks on the design?
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Answered on October 12, 2013
For what good or services? It's more problematic if your use is related to autos.It's more problematic if the logo is large and if the Camaro is...
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I want to purchase an internet domain from a company with a monthly subscription. Why must I keep paying monthly if I "own" it?
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Answered on October 12, 2013
You are confusing domain registration with services like webhosting and anonymizing. You have to pay monthly because that is what you agreed to do....
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Why would the USPTO shutdown after using up its remaining 2013 FY reserves?
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Answered on October 12, 2013
It has been proposed in legislation many times that the US PTO should be able to use its own revenues rather than having to go to Congress and...
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Is it public information to be provided upon request how many times the LAPD were dispatched to a residential property. Can this
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Answered on October 12, 2013
Why are you asking us? Just call the LAPD and asked them. Unless you are a news reporter this is not going to be worth the expense of litigation.
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I have a question about parody laws in the film industry.
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Answered on October 12, 2013
Of course she could sue you, and likely would. And, you would likely be sued for defamation, violation of publicity rights, trademark infringement,...
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