Will Disney come after me if I make and sell mouse ears that do not have any actual Disney characters on them?
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Answered on August 02, 2021
It sounds like you want to compete with Disney stores to sell merchandise that is substantially similar to their goods. You would likely get a...
Can I create/patent/sell a hair conditioner that has 70% - 80% the same ingredients as another brand?
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Answered on August 02, 2021
You may be able to get a patent on the composition even though 70-80% of the ingredients are the same. The key is - what are the other 20-30% of...
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My family name is Harvard and we own Harvard.com(since 1995). Can I trademark Harvard.com even though Harvard is a (R)wordmark?
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Answered on July 28, 2021
HARVARD is a registered trademark (of the university) for "online retail store services in the field of general merchandise, art, furniture,...
Can I use a catchphrase such as “ I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today“ without violating a copyright law?
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Answered on July 28, 2021
I agree with the attorney answers, that short phrases are generally not copyrightable but they may be trademarked. Wimpy shouldn't be used without...
Can I trademark my last name?
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Answered on July 28, 2021
Your logo is presumably protected by copyright and can also be protected by trademark. But as the other attorneys have noted, trademarking your...
What are the legalities of a patent after the inventors death?
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Answered on July 28, 2021
The patent would certainly be expired. If you need help tracking the actual patent down, you can use this search engine by inventor:...
If I buy a trademarked item from a wholesale distribution, would it be infringement if I resold that item?
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Answered on July 22, 2021
As long as you do not modify the good that you plan to resell, then you should be okay. Also, would be a good idea to confirm the goods you get...
Can I buy tee shirts in bulk then add my logo and sell them as my own merchandise? I am asking because a friend wants to do this
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Answered on July 22, 2021
I agree with Attorney Koslyn, and add that how you add a logo to clothing matters. It is not uncommon for the Trademark Office to reject an...
Another service company in a close radius is using a similar business to ours in the same HVAC industry, what can we do?
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Answered on July 21, 2021
Have you filed a federal or state trademark application?
Such an application would be based on your first use of the trademark ten years ago....
Can I use copyrighted logos and remove myself from liability?
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Answered on July 19, 2021
I agree with the attorney replies above. Making money off the sale of someone else's IP (trademarks) is trademark infringement. Hiding behind an...
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