Am I able to resell vintage licensed entertainment memorabilia online or does that violate any IP rights?
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Answered on January 21, 2018
You may be correct that the resale is legit. However, this does not mean that the sales site is required to allow you to sell on their facility. ...
In a work of fiction, can I use the key principles of AA's Twelve Steps for a completely different purpose?
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Answered on January 21, 2018
Copying the "Twelve Steps" is likely going to be a problem. Referring to your procedure as THE TWELVE STEPS could be considered a trademark...
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Can i sale an item with a logo but invoicing states $0 for the design & show only base item charge?
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Answered on January 21, 2018
Duplicating a protected logo is copyright infringement, whether or not the duplication is the item charged. Modifying a protected logo is likely...
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I have a hypothetical question regarding a written work of nonfiction. I wish to understand my legal risk.
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Answered on January 21, 2018
If I refer to a company in a which identifies it, even if I do not use the company's name, I may still be open to claims of defamation. So, if I...
I want to patent a phrase on a t shirt
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Answered on January 21, 2018
Patents do not apply to phrases. Copyrights and trademarks might. The issues are;
For copyright, whether the phrase is creative enough, and...
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When the account is settled with the insurance company send it from the corporate office or do they send it from the local offic
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Answered on January 19, 2018
This is not a legal question, nor a business question. In fact, it is not a question that can be answered by anyone but your insurance company. ...
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Can I put a city name under my logo on a t-shirt similar to what Hard Rock Cafe does?
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Answered on January 18, 2018
You can do so only if it is accurate. You can't say [your name, logo or mark] SAN FRANCISCO if you do not have a presence, or a location, in San...
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How can I find out if an LLC I contracted with is an actual American company or a fake name a person used to protect himself?
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Answered on January 17, 2018
Typically, the contract should specify the state of formation or registration. However, if you can't find it in that state, or in any other...
Will emailing myself a full disclosure of my invention prove "inventorship"?
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Answered on January 17, 2018
If there is a section which provides for company ownership of any inventions made during employment, it should provide an opportunity to identify...
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How long does a no contact order last when it is your local sheriff you can't contact??
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Answered on January 17, 2018
The answer to this should be contained within the order itself. If not, speak to local counsel who might have to contact the issuing judge.
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