Can I start my clothing brand names joygasm when there’s is a liability company named joy gasm LLC on trademark?
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Answered on September 09, 2023
You found a record for a trademark application that was filed for the mark JOYGASM LLC as applied to videos. However the applicant failed to...
Can I use the word Google on a product I'm selling, like a tee shirt?
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Answered on September 07, 2023
Most likely yes. That would be an example of "nominative fair use" rather than trademark infringement.
Does my merch design violate copyright law?
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Answered on September 07, 2023
From what you say, the answer would be YES.
The 1988 Fender user manual is copyrighted. It's likely your shirt design would infringe the...
Why is screen recording shows illegal but timeshift legal?
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Answered on September 07, 2023
Because that's the way the issues were articulated back when the first VCR's were being distributed. The 5 to 4 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court...
Do teachers own instructional materials they made at home, or does the school own it?
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Answered on September 07, 2023
Gee, I'm sorry, but there isn't a definitive answer to the question as you've posed it.
It sounds like you wish to generate an...
If someone creates a slogan T-shirt saying "I love nachos and unicorns" - does that mean no one else can use that slogan?
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Answered on September 06, 2023
No, not unless you propose to use the word group as a brand name, or trademark.
Copyright provides a right to prevent others from copying your...
Can I use AI-generated pictures to put them on flashcards and sell them ?
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Answered on September 06, 2023
Results generated by an AI system are not currently protectedable by copyright.
But you should check (and comply iwth) the "terms of service"...
If right to privacy/publicity laws prohibit use of celebrity images, how are businesses selling celeb prayer candles?
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Answered on September 05, 2023
Have you noticed that despite a posted speed limit of, say, 60, there are still a lot of drivers doing 70?
And the police aren't even charged...
Trying to get a license from the state and it asked has the licensee ever been adjudicated bankrupt do I answer yes or no
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Answered on September 05, 2023
And your question is .... ?
Is the license applicant yourself or a business entity?
How to protect IP while collaborating?
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Answered on September 01, 2023
To avoid inadvertently losing the right to patent your inventions, please understand that the legal system is biased to incentivize you to file...