If my trademark registration status is "live", does that mean it has been approved by the USPTO and is officially registered?
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Answered on December 05, 2018
If you recently filed a U.S. (federal) trademark registration application then that filing is very likely still pending and NOT registered. ...
How can I use a stage name / alias legally on documents as well as open a bank account?
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Answered on December 04, 2018
Use Avvo to reach out to some entertainment lawyers for some consultations on this issue if the issue is important to you. You can try Avvo's find...
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Things to consider when filing patents as a sole
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Answered on December 04, 2018
Based on your various questions, I think you would benefit with consulting with a few USPTO registered patent attorneys. You can use Avvo's find a...
How can I get money from a company that stole my idea?
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Answered on November 29, 2018
Based on your facts Disney did not steal your idea; rather, you gifted your idea to Disney. In general, ideas are not protectible. Our U.S....
Can I sue someone for making money off of my image without my consent?
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Answered on November 28, 2018
Perhaps. All of the relevant facts would need to be evaluated.
Google: California civil code section 3344 and some reading and...
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Design or utility patent?
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Answered on November 27, 2018
With respect to your timing concern, you might want to have a U.S. provisional patent application prepared quickly and filed as soon as possible. ...
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Do I have legal recourse against a competitor who is using my service in a way that breaks my ToS?
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Answered on November 26, 2018
I agree that you likely should sit down in private with your attorney to discuss all the facts here, explore your goals/objectives and options. ...
Can I and should I patent a formula?
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Answered on November 26, 2018
Reach out to several patent attorneys for a consultation. For your formula to be patentable in the U.S. your formula must be useful, novel, and...
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Can I create a patented product for which I can prove was being sold by the company well over a year before they applied?
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Answered on November 19, 2018
Issued patents are presumed valid. If they assert the patent against you, then you might have a defense of invalidity. Also note, even if it...
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Can I sue social media news company who used my content without my permission?
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Answered on November 16, 2018
This might be a copyright infringement matter; however, a whole lot more information is needed to properly analyze, all of which should be provided...
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