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Jamie Siminoff (RING) has claimed inventorship of the video doorbell while under a license agreement to develop the video doorbell. This misrepresentation is easily confirmed by a Google search "Who invented the video doorbell"? This misrepresentation has resulted in the loss of... View More 
I'm selling some replica of aloha shirts worn by actors from the 80s movies. I'm basically drawing the design from what I see on screen then selling it advertised as 'movie prop replica'. There are no logos, brands or company names mentioned. Just the name of the actor and the... View More
Could these patents be deemed invalid?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Maria,
Thank you for your question about using the TOP GUN trademark logo as a sticker on your car.
In general, it is not permissible to use a registered trademark, like the TOP GUN logo, without explicit permission from the trademark owner. Trademarks are protected... View More
There is a current technology that has a patent that will be expiring soon. I have an assay that was some basis on the technology in the expiring patent and have changed the assay significantly enough that it is different from the original but encompasses the technology. What are the cost... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
Cost for a patent application varies and most practitioners do not discuss pricing publicly. You get different quality of work depending how much you're willing to pay, but other factors also affect the pricing - size of firm, overhead, what other clients are willing to pay, etc.
A... View More
for example, If we put a book in a kids box is that allowed? What about things like legos or disney or another "known" company product in the basket if we are not claiming it as our own or that we made it?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
When it comes to including trademarked items in gift baskets, the key considerations are the principles of trademark law and the "first sale doctrine." Here's what you need to know:
1. First Sale Doctrine: Under U.S. copyright and trademark law, the "first sale... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
It's best to be cautious about using that exact phrase in an image for your Fiverr gig. "It's dangerous to go alone! Take this!" is an iconic line from the 1986 Nintendo game The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo owns the copyright on the game's text.
Using a direct quote,... View More
Hi, I would like to ask about trademark registrations. for example, this is the registration of the word "Minecraft" . We see there "Status - 700 - Registered" (https://trademarks.justia.com/791/45/minecraft-79145431.html)
But for another word there is only "630 -... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on U.S. trademark law, simply filing a trademark application does not grant the applicant the right to use the trademark or enforce it against others. The "630 - New Application" status indicates that the application has been submitted, but it has not been assigned to an examiner... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
It's great that you want to decorate your food truck with art that ties into the name! However, directly using characters like the Ninja Turtles could potentially infringe on copyrights and trademarks owned by Viacom, the company behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.... View More
I inherited the original galleys of the comics that were copyrighted as a work for hire from the syndicate I also inherited. I have an exclusive licensing contract agreement with a company, who has requested that I update the copyrights to protect them from being used for commercial, and not... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Based on the information provided, it sounds like you have inherited the original physical materials (galleys) of comics that were created as works-for-hire and initially copyrighted by the syndicate you also inherited in 1950. The key considerations are:
1. Pre-1978 works had an initial... View More
Hello, I had prior business buy out due to conflict settlement. The person is still having my profile pics as being its owner. How can I file a case and what’s the outcome.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In a situation where your former business partner continues to use your profile pictures without permission after a business buyout, you may have grounds for a legal case based on copyright infringement and potentially misappropriation of likeness. Here's what you can consider:
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I have created a Google and Excel based, online tool, to create digital dashboard based on FEMA emergency management principles. I want to ensure I retain ownership of this tool, allow it to remain openly accessible, and restrict anyone else from trying to privatize or monetize my tool. How can I... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
To achieve your goals of retaining ownership, keeping the tool openly accessible, and preventing others from privatizing or monetizing your work, you should consider using a copyleft open-source license. Copyleft licenses allow others to use, modify, and distribute the software, but they must... View More
It's very hard to tell if I can even do this. I see a lot of body cam channels, obviously expanding and reporting on the situation. This would come with monitization and it wouldn't be just the video, I would create a more transformative video. I would like to do something similar in KY... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
Whether your YouTube channel is considered commercial and whether you can monetize it depends on several factors. Here are a few key considerations:
1. Purpose of the channel: If your primary goal is to generate income from the channel, it may be considered commercial. However, if your... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
There could potentially be some issues with using "Dali Llama Yoga" as a business name in California. While the spelling is slightly different, the name is very similar to the Dalai Lama, the religious leader of Tibetan Buddhism. This similarity could lead to a few potential legal... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
It's possible to apply for a trademark that was previously registered but has since been abandoned. However, there are a few important considerations:
1. Make sure the trademark is truly abandoned. You can search the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) database to confirm... View More
Its a drop shipping company and i used a third party company to do my listing. I was so unaware. I didn't make a sale on the item an i had since removed the listing. I live in Jamaica and this is in the US.
How do i deal with this?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Facing a lawsuit for unknowingly selling a patented product can be overwhelming, especially when international boundaries are involved. First, it's important for you to consult with an attorney who has experience in intellectual property law within the U.S., as they will understand the... View More
I run a golf academy and have a very successful ladies program "FORE The Ladies". Recently, a neighboring course who hired an ex-employee of mine, began running ads with the Program name "Fore the Ladies" and use a very similar typeface in their paid marketing.
This has... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In the United States, even if you haven't federally registered your trademark, you may have some protections under common law trademark rights. Common law trademark rights are established through the actual use of a mark in commerce in connection with goods or services, and these rights are... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
Attempting to hide or protect assets when facing debts or legal judgments could be considered fraudulent in many cases. The ethical and legal course of action is to pay valid debts that are owed.
If you are facing financial hardship, I would suggest speaking with a certified credit... View More
It can some one else take the rights for copyright or trademark. ? If nine of these then if the purpose or business isnt what the propritor has is it okay to use the name?
answered on Apr 10, 2024
The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.... View More
There was a video about exposing someone how they were a bad person, a few days ago the exposed person's friend struck down the video due to their Roblox GFX featured in the video for 3 seconds (the video was almost an hour long) saying it was fair because they made the GFX and the creator of... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems questionable whether using a 3-second clip of someone's Roblox GFX (graphics) in an hour-long video would constitute a valid reason for a copyright strike, especially if the use falls under the principles of fair use. Here are a few points to... View More
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