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Hi, I'd like to know if I can use a trademark that's been dead since 1993 and it's the same name just in the plural.
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Answered on June 08, 2015
This can only be answered by your own Intellectual Property attorney. That attorney must know all details and then give opinion. See counsel.
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A person is using my photo's on line without my permission,
what can i do about it?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
Unauthorized use of photographs taken by the Asker is copyright infringement. Are the photographs registered with the Copyright Office? If not...
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How do I sell my drawings to a design studio?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
Copyright interests produced in a business setting where sale to design studios is possible should be Registered with the Copyright Office. See...
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Is there a difference between "invalidating" and "reversing" a patent?
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Answered on June 07, 2015
It's probably an error introduced in your notes. Invalidating eliminates the patent when certain acts are found to have occurred such as fraud, on...
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Can we renew our trademark online without any charges?
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Answered on June 07, 2015
Fees owing to the Trademark Office are found at www.uspto.gov with a search for fees.
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Can I use a photo from a site for a business logo? I will be enhancing the photo.
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Answered on June 07, 2015
Not without permission unless for commerce which differs from that of the web site.. The offer of "Free Stuff" is limited in use "for your...
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I have an idea and I would like to protect it before I start any production of my product . How do I go about doing so.
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Answered on June 07, 2015
The protection might the Patent or Trade Secret. See IP counsel before disclosure. Production of the product before filing a Patent Application...
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Can a second provisional patent, be applied for, on the same invention; before the year runs out.
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Answered on June 07, 2015
Yes. However the filing of a second provisions usually includes disclosure of "new structure" thereby having a first priority date for the first...
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Is client addresses considered trade secrets?
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Answered on June 06, 2015
If the client list was confidential and not readily available to individuals outside the former employer's company then, yes, the list is likely a...
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Does publishing a play or a story on a website constitute ownership?
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Answered on June 06, 2015
The copyright interest or property occurs as the song or story is written. Filing with the Federal Copyright Office gives important rights. If...
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