Questions answered by Helena Kempner Kobrin

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Can i use a logo if it looks like an NBA logo, if I've changed enough of it?

Helena's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

This sounds like it could be a problem, but someone would need more data to advise you. I can say that if you are doing this because you want...

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Can I fight a rural internet provider for raising rates when they said they wouldn't . Rates-89 per month, now jumping to 109.

Helena's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

You need to see what your contract says and also any terms of service that may be referenced or that you may have had to agree to in order to use...

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Hello I have a very important question. What type of lawyer looks over a contract agreement between him and his lawyer

Helena's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Your question is not entirely clear, but it appears you have a contract with an attorney to represent you in a personal injury case and you are not...

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Purchases a semi,in for repairs 3 times,returned truck,asked for refund,getting stone walled,need assistance.

Helena's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

You need to speak with a lemon law attorney. You should do this ASAP to be sure you are not doing anything that undermines your position. Go to...

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Should I sign this legal document with my HOA for doing a remodel?

Helena's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

Without knowing the facts of what you are doing, what insurance you have, what kind of physical property this is and whether your remodel requires...

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I'm rentin 2 own a car frm a priv. dlr. agreemnt was 800 a mth. I hav pd 800 ths month already now the dlr is askin 4 more $$

Helena's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

The answer is in your contract. You are either paying $200/week or $800/month per the contract. They are not the same thing. If it's $200/week,...

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NFL Football Clock With Team Logo's

Helena's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

I agree with Mr. Doland and Mr. Thomas. Even selling to friends/family you do engage in trademark infringement. Whether anyone would know is...

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For an online review site (webpage), is the use of a screenshot of a company logo allowable under "fair use"?

Helena's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

Using their company logos puts you on shaky ground. If there is another way to identify the other company without using their logo -- like just...

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Can you take purchased alcohol bottles and publicly re-use them?

Helena's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

I agree with Mr. Yurgil. However, whether any of these companies would go after the hotel for trademark dilution (i.e., the disparagement or...

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Paid shop for the work and took possession of my car he sends me a hyper inflated bill asking for more money can he place a iien

Helena's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

I am not licensed in your state so don't know the specific laws there. However, you don't have to have possession of an object to put a mechanic's...

Helena Kempner Kobrin's Answers (4335)

Can i use a logo if it looks like an NBA logo, if I've changed enough of it?

Can I fight a rural internet provider for raising rates when they said they wouldn't . Rates-89 per month, now jumping to 109.

Hello I have a very important question. What type of lawyer looks over a contract agreement between him and his lawyer

Purchases a semi,in for repairs 3 times,returned truck,asked for refund,getting stone walled,need assistance.

Should I sign this legal document with my HOA for doing a remodel?

I'm rentin 2 own a car frm a priv. dlr. agreemnt was 800 a mth. I hav pd 800 ths month already now the dlr is askin 4 more $$

NFL Football Clock With Team Logo's

For an online review site (webpage), is the use of a screenshot of a company logo allowable under "fair use"?

Can you take purchased alcohol bottles and publicly re-use them?

Paid shop for the work and took possession of my car he sends me a hyper inflated bill asking for more money can he place a iien