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My product has the same name as 3 different products in 3 different industries. Only one has a trademark. Can I use it?
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Answered on May 09, 2013
Three points for you to consider:
1. The existence of multiple identical brand names in multiple distinct product and service categories suggests...
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Can you get a non refundable deposit back on an advertised free trial if the consumer was not made aware of this deposit?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
perhaps. however, the written agreements
will govern. See a lawyer.
Can I sue a company for sending me spam and advertising after submitting a "take me off your emailing list" 3 times?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
a suit is not economically feasible
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Can I advertise (but not actually accept money for) a nonexistent product online?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
Seems illogical (why not make money on the test?) but not illegal, provided you do not falsely state anywhere the product is available.
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I have a video that I want to post on Youtube & possibly sell. But I cannot find the company or a copyright. Can I reproduce it?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
Difficulty in finding the author does not confer a license from the author. You would not find any copyright listed at the USPTO, but rather at the...
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Do patents expire?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
A third party patent is effective as prior art as of its filing date, and as of March 16, 2013 is effective prior art against you if that filing...
Using a barbie photo - taken from a long distance - in my ad!
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Answered on May 08, 2013
If people can ONLY assume they are BARBIE dolls [note BARBIE is not "barbie", it's a world famous trademark - by far the most famous doll trademark...
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Can an attorney write a blog article about a company & use the company's name in the article or is this trademark infringement?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
Q:"Can an attorney write a blog article about a company & use the company's name in the article or is this trademark infringement?"
A: So far...
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I'm not certain what'or what 'Pages' means?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
Please tell us the context. We are not mindreaders. Pages sound like an Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Photoshop issue. Are you trying to get together a...
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What are the consequences of copying someone's website or other digital content without permission?
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Answered on May 07, 2013
In the USA, registration within 3 months of publication (broadcast)) will give the BBC the right to statutory damages and attorneys fees. In the...
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