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Brand sent me letter to take down website that partially contains their name. Can they enforce it?

Eric's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

Can they do this? Yes they can send you a cease and desist letter you demanding that you not infringe their trademark. Whether you should comply...

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Would this technicality open me up to being found in violation of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?

Eric's answer | Answered on August 24, 2016

If a price you are willing to sell the domain name at is lower than the plaintiff's expected litigation costs, that factor could weigh in your...

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How can I determine if my idea is patentable or not?

Eric's answer | Answered on August 23, 2016

It is not exactly clear what you are getting for a $400 consultation? Many patent attorney will provide a free initial consultation. So maybe you...

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Am I legally required to have a fictitious name publication for my private practice in order to start my private practice?

Eric's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

First, before you adopt use of "California Career Counseling" you should have your attorney conduct a clearance search and render an opinion. ...

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Do I need to have a working prototype before I can apply for a patent or can we start with the idea?

Eric's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

As noted, US patent law does NOT require a working prototype of an invention before one files a given patent application. Part of the policy...

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How do i file a u.s. patent

Eric's answer | Answered on August 15, 2016

Contact several USPTO registered patent attorneys, many of which will provide you with an initial free consultation, and discuss your project with...

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I had a question about requests for admissions:

Eric's answer | Answered on August 05, 2016

I agree my colleagues, you must go through the meet and confer process before bringing any motion. The last thing a judge wants to hear about is...

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Help with California code section.

Eric's answer | Answered on August 05, 2016

If a court order has been violated by this lender, the Court may find that lender in contempt and impose financial fines and/or jail time. Have...

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What protection does a security guard in California have if the place he's guarding turns out to be an unlicensed dispensary?

Eric's answer | Answered on August 05, 2016

Speak to no one about this, including friends and family, and make no further postings about this in public forums such as this one - speak only to...

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I have a 13,000 dollar surcharge,My installment for payment plan is 546 I think will they send me a papers to receive my license

Eric's answer | Answered on August 05, 2016

Your question is unclear. However, having a license to drive a car has nothing to do with having access to a car. And whether you have the...

Eric Allen Kelly's Answers (2211)

Brand sent me letter to take down website that partially contains their name. Can they enforce it?

Would this technicality open me up to being found in violation of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?

How can I determine if my idea is patentable or not?

Am I legally required to have a fictitious name publication for my private practice in order to start my private practice?

Do I need to have a working prototype before I can apply for a patent or can we start with the idea?

How do i file a u.s. patent

I had a question about requests for admissions:

Help with California code section.

What protection does a security guard in California have if the place he's guarding turns out to be an unlicensed dispensary?

I have a 13,000 dollar surcharge,My installment for payment plan is 546 I think will they send me a papers to receive my license