I have a new clothing brand with a name that another company has used as a slogan on a shirt before, need help!
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Answered on April 17, 2017
Trademark law is very nuanced and the devil is in the details. The rights depend on a number of factors including how "strong" the trademark is...
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Trademark Infringement / Nonprofit
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Answered on April 17, 2017
Enforcing your trademark rights against infringers is necessary to avoid abandoning your own rights. Experienced trademark lawyers can analyze...
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Any problems with a testimonial?
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Answered on March 30, 2017
Posting a testimonial is considered an advertisement. It needs to be truthful and must not violate privacy or privilege. Certain industries are...
Trademark Filing to Avoid Application Rejection
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Answered on March 30, 2017
Yes your nom de plume, or pen name, can function as a trademark. Filing for an LLC is different than establishing trademark rights. Trademark...
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Can I get sued for pictures?
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Answered on June 18, 2016
The short answer is you can get sued for anything. The better question is might you have liability for copyright infringement. Copyright...
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Can I use a famous first name for a website without legal issues?
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Answered on June 18, 2016
The devil is in the detail in this kind of matter. Domain names can infringe the rights of others and if so, you can either be sued in court for...
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In dividing assets how do you put a value on a unfinished song or piece of music that has not yet been copyrighted?
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Answered on June 18, 2016
I agree with Mr. Tenza below. The copyright is created at the moment the work is fixed in a tangible form-music and lyrics written down or a...
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Etsy seller is claiming ownership to to a popular Game of Thrones quote as well as a few Beyonce song titles
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Answered on June 18, 2016
Short phrases are not protectable under copyright, but they may be under trademark. However, the seller you identified may in fact be creating a...
Is Michael Kors Tess #85622261 circle design a registered trademark for the items listed below?
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Answered on June 18, 2016
You can research some of this information yourself at uspto.gov. They have instructional viseos on how to use the website and it is pretty user...
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My question is, is their any Trademark attorneys in the world that is brave enough to fight these people?
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Answered on December 14, 2015
I can hear how upset you are through my computer screen. I'm not sure what happened to your attorney who was handling your trademark application....
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