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Could I monetize videos on YouTube while I am mentioning brand names and using its logos for educational purposes?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
It's lawful to name films and products in a video uploaded to Youtube even when its monetized so long as viewers are not likely to falsely assume...
Is it illegal to put the logo of an expensive clothing brand on a plain shirt and wear it?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
If a misbranded product is not in commerce [that is, sold, offered for sale, or used to advertise other products or services] then the misbranding...
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Would these companies have a legit trademark infringement case against me ?
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Answered on July 03, 2016
Yes.
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Copyright infringement, chinese company
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Answered on July 02, 2016
Why do you care? Other than moral indignation? Are the infringers really causing you ANY actual damage -- that is, lost sales? Sure, if you...
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On states not having a PTO-style database and actually consulting an attorney regarding a public domain superhero.
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Answered on July 02, 2016
Yet another question from you about no legal issue that you're facing. This makes about eleven or twelve. You're simply trolling for information...
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Use of ® symbol but not federally registered, how to dispute in letter of protest.
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Answered on July 01, 2016
Big picture: Amazon provides a low cost, private marketplace for sellers and buyers to negotiate and complete product sales. It can structure its...
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How should I copyright the new recording; as a derivative or a new sound recording?
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Answered on June 30, 2016
You're confusing two DIFFERENT copyrights: (1) the "musical composition" copyright that covers the words and music of the song and (2) a "sound...
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How Long can I start "claiming/using" the trademark after filling out for the application?
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Answered on June 30, 2016
Q: "How Long can I start 'claiming/using' the trademark after filling out for the application?"
R: Your registration application is IRRELEVANT....
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Can I change a few lyrics to a well-known song to use a headline for a print advertisement without permission?
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Answered on June 30, 2016
The relevant body of law is unfair competition law -- specifically, its "false association" prong [in federal law, that's 15 U.S.C. section...
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Can I use the names of famous soccer players to name drinks at my coffee place?
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Answered on June 29, 2016
Everyone, including famous soccer players, has a "right of publicity" that prohibits others from using the person's name, likeness, or image for...
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