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I took photos of 11 of the biggest hotels in Las Vegas this summer, and I would like to sell them. Is this legal?
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Answered on August 30, 2012
I agree with Ms Koslyn. You can take photos of any building provided it is visible from a public street, and make whatever use of them without...
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Although you don't need a lawyer to get a trademark, is it a good idea?
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Answered on August 30, 2012
Greetings from Beaverton, OR. No, you can file your own TM application, and you can also do you your own cancer surgery, but they are both...
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Can I use fabric bought at the store to make crafts to sell at a craft show in IOWA if the fabric
says licensed on the side
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Answered on August 29, 2012
The fact is you do not know who licensed whom and for what purpose. Most likely, at best, the TM owners licensed the fabric mfr. to use the logos...
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I'm a UK poet. Canadian band used my lyrics for an album recorded by a US record label. Who has legal jurisdiction?
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Answered on August 29, 2012
You are best off suing in the US, in the federal court covering wherever the record company has HQ. They likely have far deeper pockets than this...
Is it legal to sell apparel with a high school or middle school name/colors on it?
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Answered on August 29, 2012
Florida and likely does recognize "common law" trademarks. So these various trade names you mention are probably owned by the school district. ...
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Can my business partner (with47%) in a business (llc) where I own 33% prevent me from coming back to work in our business?
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Answered on August 28, 2012
The answer is that it depends on the operating agreement and what it says, assuming you folks wrote one earlier on. Generally there is a good tax...
Can i paint team logos on cornhole boards?
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Answered on August 28, 2012
A TM can acquired simply and only by use. So whether these marks (logos) are registered or not they belong to the owners. Almost certainly a...
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Am I financially responsible if adult son forges my signature when registering for medical care?
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Answered on August 28, 2012
I agree in general with Mr Valkanet, but I think your not acting immedaitely and forcefully when you find out about his forgery is not so likely to...
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If an ad has an image and does not says it's a trademark or TM or anything like that can I use it? Can I use something similar?
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Answered on August 27, 2012
Unless there is a trade mark registration for "reliable and affordable," which I doubt, there is not likely a TM issue.
Still, whether or not...
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What is the probability that I will win?
Does a verbal contract matter?
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Answered on August 27, 2012
You "let her use it". You did not have a writing between you, and given it was never supposed to be limited to one year it had to be in writing,...
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