Is it true that if the design you're using is only 80% as similar as the original, then copyright is not violated?
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Answered on July 09, 2014
I am not sure where you got your percentage, but the similarity must be substantial. What substantial is, is dependent on a multitude of factors. ...
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Can I sue a former boyfriend for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Answered on July 08, 2014
Legally speaking, you have to get your ex to admit under oath that he lied under oath. That is unlikely to happen as it will subject him to a...
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I invented something. Now I see it for sale. I had written the idea down and mailed it to myself. Is there anything I can do?
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Answered on July 06, 2014
Unfortunately, you have no recourse. Mailing something to yourself, means nothing --. It is the first to create AND reduce to practice AND...
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Trademark application: first use date V.S. first use in commerce date?
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Answered on July 05, 2014
The specific facts that are necessary to determine the true state of affairs must be disclosed to a savvy trademark attorney who knows interference...
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Can I sue someone for defamation of character, libel and slander for many attempts to use the law against me out of revenge?
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Answered on July 03, 2014
Unfortunately, there is not much you can do. Under the current law, there are actions known as SLAPP actions in which a party will sue another for...
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If a person owns a word how can I talk TRADEMARKS THE OWNERSHIP OF WORDS
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Answered on July 02, 2014
I am not sure what your question is -- however, a trademark is a word, a phrase, a logo, a certain color, a name etc. that has been adopted by a...
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What is my personal liability for what others post on my website?
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Answered on July 01, 2014
As long as you do not edit, post commentary or do anything other than administer the sight, you should be protected under the CDA (Commincations...
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Is legal to use the word yamaha ( for example) on a moto seat cover but with a font different to the original ?
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Answered on July 01, 2014
Yahama and other unstylized registered trademarks are protected regardless of font or style. If you want to use brand names or model names, either...
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Can i find a lawyer for dispute case of patent some one use my idea invention
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Answered on July 01, 2014
As an idea alone without more is not patentable, it is unclear as to whether you actually have an issued patent. You need to find a patent...
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Will I be infringing on a registered trademark?
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Answered on June 28, 2014
Trademark infringement is determined based upon many things including sight, SOUND and meaning -- and whether the goods are sold in the same chain...
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