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Can I trademark the words in a domain name that I don't own but isn't in use if they are similar to my domain name?

Helena's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

To add to the other good answers you've received, a simple point is that you cannot register something as a trademark just to stop someone else...

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What can i do? what actions can i take so that i can buy business on credit? i want to do this legally.

Helena's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

There is information out there that can help you. See, for example, this link for a site I found in a minute after reading your questions: ...

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Could the videos be considered fair use? Could they be considered transformative in nature?

Helena's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

Without seeing what was posted or at least having a detailed description of both the videos posted, what they were taken from, and what commentary,...

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Can I back out of my sale and return the deposit or do I have to sell my 8x8 greenhouses at the 6x8 greenhouses price of $800

Helena's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

You can argue that there was a mutual mistake of fact concerning what you were selling., which can be a defense to breach of contract because if it...

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Is Real estate contract binding if hidden damage is found after option period?

Helena's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

Your issues look to be whether there was active and intentional concealment preventing discovery and whether they had a duty to disclose. If...

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What do you suggest I do?

Helena's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

I agree with the other attorneys. But you also say that you "invested" in your friend's company. If there was a specific term, after which you...

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What can I do about a company selling my contract without notifying me?

Helena's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

I agree with Mr. Massey and beyond that, your contract with Verizon may affirmatively permit them to sell off your account. You are correct that...

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Please answer all my main concerns, hope to hear from you soon.

Helena's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

First, it is absolutely not legal to charge 10% per day in interest. This would violate usury laws (meaning laws related to the legal rate of...

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Should I contact claimant now or wait to see if they contact me. Almost a month since the email what effect on negotiation

Helena's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

I agree that you need to contact a copyright attorney in your area who is familiar with these kinds of issues and go over exactly what has occurred...

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Can I toss her stuff? And will our contract hold up if she took me to court over it? Thanks

Helena's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

Without knowing what you put in your informal contract, no one can tell you whether it contains all the needed terms of an enforceable contract and...

Helena Kempner Kobrin's Answers (4335)

Can I trademark the words in a domain name that I don't own but isn't in use if they are similar to my domain name?

What can i do? what actions can i take so that i can buy business on credit? i want to do this legally.

Could the videos be considered fair use? Could they be considered transformative in nature?

Can I back out of my sale and return the deposit or do I have to sell my 8x8 greenhouses at the 6x8 greenhouses price of $800

Is Real estate contract binding if hidden damage is found after option period?

What do you suggest I do?

What can I do about a company selling my contract without notifying me?

Please answer all my main concerns, hope to hear from you soon.

Should I contact claimant now or wait to see if they contact me. Almost a month since the email what effect on negotiation

Can I toss her stuff? And will our contract hold up if she took me to court over it? Thanks