Can I use trademarked brand logos on my site if I have a disclaimer under them? (Logos for Facebook, Google, Yelp, etc)?
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Answered on December 07, 2017
I this context you are only using the trademarked logos to describe the services you are providing on those sites. You are in no way affiliated...
Can I sell someone else's products on my new website? if yes, can I have my site name similar to the product name?
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Answered on December 07, 2017
The "First-Sale Doctrine" allows you to sell lawfully obtained authentic products online. However, there are certain products in the beauty...
Can i sue someone for Copyrights to a song, they are using my vocals without my permission? Even if I never copyright the song?
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Answered on November 26, 2017
I need to analyze the specific facts as your case an turn on a few details. However, if it is your creative work, and you didn't assign your rights...
Can I sue mugshots.com for still having my mugshot on their website?
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Answered on November 26, 2017
As a CA lawyer, my answer is through the lens of CA and Federal law. Generally public information that is true is protected by the first amendment....
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Trademark of similar name?
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Answered on November 09, 2017
Trademark law is based on a "likelihood of confusion" standard - which means someone can be liable for TM infringement for just using a similar...
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Image copyright infringement
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Answered on November 09, 2017
If the same photograph that you copyrighted is used, rather than a new photograph of the same product - they are liable for copyright infringement....
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How do I fight a counter claim of copyright infringement if the company that stole my image for their use is in India ?
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Answered on October 26, 2017
I cannot give you a definitive answer without conducting an intense analysis of the facts. However, if you file a copyright application for your...
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Can I file a patent application for an invention after publicly releasing it?
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Answered on October 26, 2017
You have 1 year from when it's publicly released to file for the patent. I highly recommend you hire an attorney admitted to the U.S. Patent and...
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How to protect a character idea and name for videos?
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Answered on October 19, 2017
As stated above this is a complex issue because it is difficult to protect. Generally, literary characters are entitled to somewhat limited...
May I customize a plain shirt by adding a popular logo on it such as, apple, nike, supreme, etc. and sell it on Amazon or Ebay?
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Answered on October 19, 2017
First you would have to check to see if those brands have trademark registrations for goods and services related to clothing. I suspect all popular...
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