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It does qualify as "using mark in commerce now" service provided in and non US territory for a US contract?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
Here's what I guess you're asking about:
Prime contractor in the U.S.A. wishes to acquire a federal trademark registration in the U.S. for a...
Can i use a partial name that a competitor has for my business?
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Answered on June 05, 2012
A key problem is that the question being asked doesn't have an answer ... except for the common reply that "it depends on the facts, you need to...
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What's the difference between trademark 009 & 041? I have a interactive literacy software program and can't decide .
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Answered on June 03, 2012
If you are seeking a federal registration of a trademark and are unsure how to characterize your product or service, it's worth the investment to...
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The State Of Utah and other "businesses" capitalize your whole name on their paperwork. WHY??
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Answered on June 02, 2012
Back in the 1970s, computer printers didn't have lower case type fonts. Government databases developed at that time adopted ALL CAPS as the...
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Is it legal for someone not from the US to have two completely different names?
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Answered on June 02, 2012
Another word for "alias" is "pseudonym." There is an excellent article on the subject at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudonym
A special kind...
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Can you patent a new product using a small existing part/piece to the new patent?
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Answered on May 31, 2012
Your query implies two questions:
1. If you invent a new product that's a combination of two preexisting elements, can a U.S. patent be...
Can I use other companies products in a "welcoming basket" that I'll sell under my trademark?
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Answered on May 29, 2012
From what you write, it doesn't seem you're likely to run afoul of anyone's rights.
Beware, however, that the First Sale Doctrine isn't...
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Patent filing: what are the responsibilities of a Registered Attorney or an Agent?
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Answered on May 28, 2012
Beware that a "good idea" isn't enough to qualify for a patent under U.S. or foreign patent law. What is necessary is an "invention," that meets a...
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Can I get a utility patent on room layout/combination or house expansion in a particular context?
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Answered on May 28, 2012
The answer is PROBABLY. Under U.S. patent law, one or more claims describing the invention would need to surmount 4 tests: patent-eligible...
Can you Sue a video game company for fraud or negligence?
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Answered on May 23, 2012
My colleagues are making the most likely assumptions as to what any agreement between company X and its customers probably is. So the conclusions...
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