Questions answered by Helena Kempner Kobrin

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Is it legal to use a sports teams logos and name for a concept design on a blog?

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

These logos are undoubtedly trademarks and also copyrighted. The issue in trademark law is whether there is a likelihood of confusion as to the...

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How can I successfully register a trademark in the US and the EU?

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. You are posting from New York City where there are hundreds of intellectual property lawyers. You need to hire one of...

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Hired under contract but had to quit due to illness. Can I receive my check

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

I am not an Illinois lawyer. But if they did not pay you for time you had worked that surely will not be legal and will have consequences for the...

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Is it contempt

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

Contempt is not available for violations of a private agreement, only a court order or for an action done in the presence of the court. If someone...

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About termination of the retainer and contingency agreement

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

There are a couple of actions you should take. First is to determine the reason for the withdrawal and if the attorney is claiming to be owed any...

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Suing for breach of contract and invasion of company privacy but how to stop leaking of private info?

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

I agree you can prevent further violations of your confidentiality agreement/trade secrets through court orders assuming you can make the proper...

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Do I have to give a person their money back if they bought a car from me (a private owner) "as is"?

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

You have good answers and from your comment, a good result anyway. But one other suggestion for future reference -- if you sell something As Is...

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I own a small business in Arizona. Can a business who has not paid for agreed services sue me for not completing the job?

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

This is a question where someone would need to review your contract and determine what sections of the Uniform Commercial Code apply in order to...

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Can I claim service mark rights to a band name if I changed the spelling of the band name over time?

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

A change in spellling may not affect your rights at all if you were using something similar. You would do well to consult with a local trademark...

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Can I report my car as Stolen if I previously loaned it to the person (then took it back) who stole it?

Helena's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

I suggest putting something to her in writing confirming that you previously had a verbal agreement and what the terms were and that it terminated...

Helena Kempner Kobrin's Answers (4335)

Is it legal to use a sports teams logos and name for a concept design on a blog?

How can I successfully register a trademark in the US and the EU?

Hired under contract but had to quit due to illness. Can I receive my check

Is it contempt

About termination of the retainer and contingency agreement

Suing for breach of contract and invasion of company privacy but how to stop leaking of private info?

Do I have to give a person their money back if they bought a car from me (a private owner) "as is"?

I own a small business in Arizona. Can a business who has not paid for agreed services sue me for not completing the job?

Can I claim service mark rights to a band name if I changed the spelling of the band name over time?

Can I report my car as Stolen if I previously loaned it to the person (then took it back) who stole it?