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Can an Iranian who is the owner of a registered trademark under Madrid convention register and use that trademark in the U.S.?
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Answered on June 09, 2017
The purpose of the Madrid Protocol is to establish Trademark rights in foreign countries. Whether there are other contractual rights or...
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Clearing people and company for a movie
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Answered on June 08, 2017
Is the new work "substantially similar' to an existing copyright property which you are not authorized to copy? If substantially similar then...
Can a person be sued for stealing and using someone's personal pictures?
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Answered on June 08, 2017
Photographs are copyright properties. Use of a copyright property without authority is likely Copyright Infringement and the person making the...
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Copyrights
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Answered on June 08, 2017
The contractual arrangement guides and if no contract then contact IP counsel re: the right of each to exploit fully without accounting to the...
What is the difference between Descriptive vs. Generic trademark?
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Answered on June 08, 2017
If you own a Car Wash you can't trademark "car wash" as it is merely descriptive of a car wash. The word Apple is generic for apples and can't be...
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Are there any states where it is legal to own a fake ID for novelty purposes?
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Answered on June 08, 2017
If the "novelty" purpose is not illegal then have your fake ID. If misleading then issues may arise. See criminal law attorney.
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Can a large company threaten to make my product for cheaper and deny me access to the market?
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Answered on June 07, 2017
Have you filed a patent application? Has the application published? If published then others making your invention are subject to infringement if...
Copyright
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Answered on June 07, 2017
The download was probably detected and reported with the address of the computer. Your resistance will require involvement and expense of an...
Can I combine a trademarked or registered name like Jenga into a new product name like "SillyJenga"? Or better yet separated?
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Answered on June 07, 2017
No, a combination will be confusing to the consumer where the product is similar. See IP Counsel.
On a non commercial invitation, can I use a company's logo (instead of just typing their name) without their permission?
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Answered on June 07, 2017
Like the place for wine tasting at "Brookwalter Winery" and for small plates at Anthony's and salsa dancing at "Lupe's" and a short movie at...
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