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Can I sue Monsanto or any of their companies for dishonest practices or secrecy regarding the labeling of their products?
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Answered on June 21, 2013
You in Independence have the independence to sue Monsanto. However, this is the show-me state and the court will say "Show Me" the injuries. You...
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Use of tradmark name in a work of fiction.
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Answered on June 21, 2013
This is fine. Nominative use of D&D to refer to the actual D&D, although the term "D&D group" is a trademark misuse (genericism). The proper way...
Using disney character's name in the title of a for-profit event, do I need any license for that?
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Answered on June 21, 2013
This seems to be a frequent question here on Avvo. We also get it a lot with respect to Dr. Seuss parties and school events.
Technically you...
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Third party registration of an unregistered Trademark
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Answered on June 21, 2013
You need to see a lawyer, a trademark lawyer that handle bands would be a good choice as your issue is a common one in band split ups where the...
Am I required to stop my U.S. Trademark Application just because a company sent me a letter requiring I do so?
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Answered on June 21, 2013
So your first name is Chanell and you started a company selling CHANELL aprons and then got a Cease & Desist Letter (CDL) from an attorney for...
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Is original music performed, recorded, and uploaded to Facebook protected against taking it & claiming ownership for profit?
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Answered on June 21, 2013
Not against listening or viewing it, but against claiming ownership, yes. copyright belongs to the copyright owner. You need to review the Facebook...
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I would like to know that what services,products,items, etc can't be sold online and Why?
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Answered on June 21, 2013
And you want that advice, which would normally cost a million dollars in legal fees, for free don't you. You do not understand the purpose of Avvo,...
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How much of a song can I use before I have to pay royalty.
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Answered on June 21, 2013
No, sampling infringes. Get a snyc license. See an IP attorney for help.
Can I Trademark a Sentence in Literature?
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Answered on June 21, 2013
The future is bleak.
The future is Not now for you.
You have no trademark, you have no copyright, you have no case as regards the...
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What legal issues will I have if I use fabric with copyrighted characters to make and sell clothing?
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Answered on June 21, 2013
The legal issues you will face are Copyright Infringement [17 USC 501], Trademark infringement [15 USC 1114], Unfair Competition [15 USC 1125],...
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