Questions answered by Jonathan A. Jekel

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How do I protect my privacy while hiring a photographer for family photos?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

These types of contracts are negotiable. If you do not want the photographer to re-publish the photos, tell her you will hire someone else. If she...

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What is the process of trademarking as well as the fees? Also how long is this process?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

I recommend that you speak with an experienced business and intellectual property attorney to devise a strategy for creating your business and...

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Is there an attorney who could work with me on this?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

This forum is for answering general questions about intellectual property law. The Find a Lawyer tab on the Avvo homepage should point you in the...

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I haven't responded, but I am curious how to go about this. She's giving me until the end of the week to take down.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

Generally speaking, typefaces are exempt from copyright protection in the United States. (See 37 C.F.R. § 202.1(e).) There are ways to protect...

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Should I use a professional to trademark my logo?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

I recommend using an experienced trademark attorney to ensure that your new business is built with a strong foundation. As one of my colleagues...

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Can School sue me if I use their famous names for my products?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

Far more information is needed to advise you on how you should proceed. Without knowing the product, the school, or the context in which you intend...

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Can I do anything to protect the name and logo that I created

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

More information is needed to properly advise you. Therefore, I would recommend that you speak with an experienced IP attorney to determine the...

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Where is the best place to find a single song publishing agreement? What is the average rate to draft one?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

I recommend that you speak with an experienced copyright attorney to discuss your objectives. The fact that you have "absolutely no prior...

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If a cease and desist will more than likely be seen. Should action be taken now or later to defend use?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

I recommend that you speak with an experienced trademark attorney, in person, to explore your options. Whether or not you have a viable argument to...

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Is this copyright?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

More information is needed to determine whether the business has a claim for copyright infringement. Based on the limited information we have thus...

Jonathan A. Jekel's Answers (132)

How do I protect my privacy while hiring a photographer for family photos?

What is the process of trademarking as well as the fees? Also how long is this process?

Is there an attorney who could work with me on this?

I haven't responded, but I am curious how to go about this. She's giving me until the end of the week to take down.

Should I use a professional to trademark my logo?

Can School sue me if I use their famous names for my products?

Can I do anything to protect the name and logo that I created

Where is the best place to find a single song publishing agreement? What is the average rate to draft one?

If a cease and desist will more than likely be seen. Should action be taken now or later to defend use?

Is this copyright?