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I'm being sued for Copyright Infringement for a domain I registered, but the website is run by a client.
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Answered on October 24, 2012
If the website accepts user-submitted content, the website should have a DMCA take-down policy to take advantage of the safe-harbor under federal...
Can I sue my ex for going into porn, and him using my name (first and last) as his porn star name?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act (the federal trademark law) may apply against a person who, in connnection with his entertainment services, uses a...
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As a Facebook page manager, am I allowed to use images I find on Google to upload with a post?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
Just because the Google search engine finds an image, that does not mean it is free for you to use, especially for a commercial purpose. If it is...
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If I have an e-commerce store listing products from several
manufacturers, can I use those manufacturers' logos on the website?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
Use of the logos might be considered fair use under trademark law (so no permission or license would be required), but the devil is in the details....
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Can you copyright data in any way?
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Answered on October 22, 2012
One of the requirements for a copyright is that the work be sufficiently original. This threshold requirement of originality is not met by simple...
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Can I trademark this name?
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Answered on October 22, 2012
Your approach may not avoid trademark infringement. Why insist on using the word "squad"? Philosophically, you are trying to use "Geek Squad"...
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Would I be covered at a Toy Fair with my Copyrite from someone legally stealing my idea.
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Answered on October 22, 2012
It depends. What makes your toy special (or what gives you a competitive advantage)? The copyright would likely cover the artwork associated with...
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Can I be forced to surrender two web addresses (URL) that has been registered to me for over 9 years?
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Answered on October 22, 2012
Trademark rights are acquired through use of a mark in commerce for goods or services. A trademark registration is federal recognition of that...
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Can I legally stop someone from using my deceased brother's name to promote a "benifit" concert
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Answered on October 22, 2012
You need to consult with a trademark attorney to determine what your options are. Was there a prior contractual relationship? For whose "benefit"...
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Do i need a specific type of att.
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Answered on October 21, 2012
This appears to be a question about your home mortgage, which is not an "intellectual property" issue, but one of "real property." You likely need...
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