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Can I have a hat made for reunion that replicates what the team used to wear and not violate trademark laws because it's a gift?
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Answered on March 11, 2017
If there is an authorized manufacturer and you are attempting to skirt that supplier because they would be too expensive, it would appear that any...
Can I trademark or copyright acronym phrases?
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Answered on March 10, 2017
I do not expect that an acronym has sufficient material to qualify for a copyright, but it might be eligible for registration as a trademark. ...
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Can I base a work of fiction on a real business if the names are changed?
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Answered on March 09, 2017
Attorney Vaccaro is spot on, as usual. In addition, even if it passes muster with IP counsel, I would advise adding a disclaimer at the front...
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Can I use an NFL, NHL, or MLB logo for sampling to send to the team. Not for sale.
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Answered on March 09, 2017
Prior responses are correct. If you offered these samples for sale, you could have a problem. If you appear to be offering them for sale, you...
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How is a photo private if I receive it ?
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Answered on March 09, 2017
There are many ways to indicate that something is private, and to make its receipt conditional upon accepting that fact. If I send you an email...
Can I legally sign contracts with my pseudonym?
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Answered on March 09, 2017
I am concerned that you want to protect your privacy when you are signing a contract. The point of signing a contract is to indicate that YOU are...
Can I get my moms mail being the executist. My brother is the executor The post office is holding her mail
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Answered on March 09, 2017
If your mom is deceased, her mail should be going to her executor. Apparently that is not you and so you should not be getting her mail. If you...
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I have the facebok + country TLD domain. not faceBOOK, but FaceBOK. Facebook started to bully me to give it up.
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Answered on March 09, 2017
As stated by prior responders, you are not in a good position particularly as Facebook has become a famous mark. As for where they were for 9...
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Can I sue a local retailer who I think may have used parody art I shared on social media on a t-shirt design?
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Answered on March 09, 2017
The answers you have received are all spot on, but they do not recognize one point. If you created your logo based upon the Chargers' logo with...
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My wealthy parents have a hired a hacker to hack my phone and email. I have no proof but am pretty sure. Who do I talk to?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
Previous answers are all correct, but I have two questions. How old is Asker and who is paying the phone bill? If bill is being paid by parents,...
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