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Fictional store name within boundaries of Fair use and parody?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

There are precedents on parody and they allow it, IF. The parody must be of the object in the original of what is claimed to be infringed. That...

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Using a name for an online ebay store that is also on the web for several different businesses

Philip's answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

This is a forum for general information, not the specific advice that comes from an attorney client relationship. In general, whatever entity is...

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I had done some advertising with a company in Florida and the company went out of business. What can I do to get my money back?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

There is another approach from the suit in Florida, but more complex. That is to get a bankruptcy lawyer in FL and file a petition for involuntary...

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What is the process for appealing a suspended license in the state of Pennsylvania?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Call Jake Marcus, a PA lawyer, at 215-600-4717. Tell her Phil Marcus sent you.

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I was tricks into changing my electricity provider and they won't cancel my service. What do I do?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

This has already been asked and answered. In MD, Public Service Commission and Consumer Div of AG Office. Similar in DC and NoVA. Take your life...

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I have a business name that i want to use but it has been trademarked can i use it if the content I'm selling is different ?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

The issue is not whether the senior mark is registered but whether it has been in use. And I agree with my colleagues that a famous mark with...

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Do I have full control over the songs I wrote after the band broke up?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

I agree with Counselor Parron. The others have a performance copyright. You need to get an entertainment lawyer to negotiate with them a...

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I have an idea for a tablet application. I've found a local developer & we have a basic understanding of app function & price.

Philip's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

Attorneys Ballard and Burdick are absolutely on the money. And, referring to what Ballard said, Intel certainly does write code. Lots of it. I...

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Am I infringing upon an existing trademark/servicemark? For example, lets say I have incorporated QuoteHealth, LLC...

Philip's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

The other folks can probably wrest away the domain name from you, via court or an ICann proceeding. Expect them to try. Because, yes, you are...

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Is it legal to sell DVD copies of a Television Series downloaded from the internet?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

How much "older?' There was TV back in the 1950s, and much of that material, maybe all, is public domain, if it exists. But if it is still on...

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Fictional store name within boundaries of Fair use and parody?

Using a name for an online ebay store that is also on the web for several different businesses

I had done some advertising with a company in Florida and the company went out of business. What can I do to get my money back?

What is the process for appealing a suspended license in the state of Pennsylvania?

I was tricks into changing my electricity provider and they won't cancel my service. What do I do?

I have a business name that i want to use but it has been trademarked can i use it if the content I'm selling is different ?

Do I have full control over the songs I wrote after the band broke up?

I have an idea for a tablet application. I've found a local developer & we have a basic understanding of app function & price.

Am I infringing upon an existing trademark/servicemark? For example, lets say I have incorporated QuoteHealth, LLC...

Is it legal to sell DVD copies of a Television Series downloaded from the internet?