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If I obtain a registered trademark for a e-commerce business name, at that point am I safe from another company challenging it?
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Answered on December 01, 2009
If I obtain a registered trademark for a e-commerce business name, at that point am I safe from another company challenging it? No.
If I obtain...
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How much does it cost
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Answered on November 30, 2009
Very generally, patent attorneys charge about $7,500 to prepare and file a patent application to protect a simple mechanical invention (paid...
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Design protection (Copyright vs. Trademark)
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Answered on November 30, 2009
A "design" of a what? A house? A coffee mug? A flower? A piece of jewelry? A logo? A cartoon character? The word "design" is meaningless in the...
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I make "faux" bracelets. Can my items be pulled because the beads were stamped 925? They do somewhat resemble Pandora.
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Answered on November 30, 2009
Ms. Koslyn has already provided you with (another) of her right on the money responses.
I write only to add that festival organizers (or those...
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Can a business trademark the use of an Uncle Sam costumed character to attract Income Tax customers?
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Answered on November 29, 2009
See the responses to a very similar question here: http://bit.ly/4NzPgm
In short, the image of Uncle Sam CAN certainly serve as a trademark --...
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As a sequel to "copyright laws on very old art works"
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Answered on November 28, 2009
I wrote: If copyright attaches to the painting then no one (including "chop/repro shops") can sell copies w/o your permission.
Additional...
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[Trademark] How do I provide the State of Use for a website?
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Answered on November 28, 2009
Your fact pattern describes one of the irritating scenarios that can occur when trademark counsel are not involved in the trademark registration...
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I want to make dvd copys of a news type story that was aired on tv a few years ago. Is this legal?
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Answered on November 28, 2009
The analysis starts with the unassailable fact that copying the news broadcast would be copyright infringement. The only issue is whether you have...
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I have started a website that reviews golf courses. I'm wondering if there are any legal issues I need to be aware of
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Answered on November 28, 2009
Ms. Koslyn's response is right on the money.
One interesting note: A golf course hole may serve as a trademark for the course -- precluding...
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Getty Images of Seattle, WA demand for $ due to image violation
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Answered on November 28, 2009
You can read a number of responses that address this issue: See http://bit.ly/6TYef5
In addition, Attorney Oscar Michelen has developed a niche...
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