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Is it copyright infringement if I create an earphone brand "supabeats" since beats by dre is already established?
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Answered on August 31, 2013
Short Answer: Probably trademark infringement.
As my colleagues point out, you may well be stepping into violation of someone's IP. I strongly...
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Can i sue artists for using my patented stage name?
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Answered on August 31, 2013
Short Answer: It depends.
You likely are referring to a trademark and not a patent for your stage name.
You don't need to register a...
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What are my legal rights in protecting my company name and logo
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Answered on August 31, 2013
Short Answer: Your question, as my colleague points out, is more a contract question.
You need to evaluate your options with the help of an...
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Selling a similar item to someone else's. How different does it have to be to not be copyright infringement?
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Answered on August 31, 2013
Short Answer: It depends.
There is not enough information in your question to allow me to give you an answer. First, we need to establish what...
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Dating website review
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Answered on August 27, 2013
Short Answer: You need to consult with an attorney
As my colleagues point out, it is much more efficient to pay a lawyer now than later when a...
Looking for an intellectual property contingency attorney in Southern CA
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Answered on August 27, 2013
Short Answer: More information is needed to determine if this is a case that justifies a contingency arrangement.
Adli Law Group offers a...
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My patent lawyer is licensed in texas, can he represent me in florida?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
Short Answer: yes.
Patent attorneys are licensed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and can represent clients anywhere in the U.S. ...
What's the legal way to sell replica/knockoff furniture and make sure not to be sued for trademark and copyright infringement?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
Short Answer: Don't
Of course, if you make changes to existing items, you may qualify for your own IP on the changes. I suggest that you...
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A competitor made a similar product to one my small business made 2 years ago. They're filing a patent on it. What can we do?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
Short Answer: Consider your options
An idea that is in already the public domain can't be patented. since novelty is a basic condition of...
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Under what circumstances would it be okay to copy a couple paragraphs from a patent and publish them in a book?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
Short Answer: It depends.
While it may be ok to copy generic description and formulae, it is not ok to copy someone else's writing. This may...