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answered on Dec 22, 2020
This is a question coming across a lot of lawyer's desks, but there doesn't seem to be a strict answer yet. Maybe you and your landlord can agree to only do virtual showings. Check your contract to see if it says how and when they can show the house.
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answered on Dec 22, 2020
You can reach out to a trademark lawyer on this site or search for one on another site. I would be more than happy to give you a quote for trademark registration services.
I would like to operate worldwide with partners and employees remote and distributed worldwide. We will be a staffing agency and IT advisory consulting firm. I want to headquarter it in Texas but have no physical office.
answered on Dec 22, 2020
Yes, you can use a registered agent instead of a physical office address. You'll have to pay a small fee, usually around $50/year for the registered agent. Many people do this when they run a business from their home.
I have been working for the same company for the past 17 years. Over that time I have developed several applications and databases to make both my and my coworkers jobs easier. These systems were mostly done without direction from management, who took a hands off approach to development, though a... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2020
You should definitely speak with an attorney about your situation before signing anything. My guess is they're asking you to sign the assignment because they don't know who really owns it and want a quick way to get it over with. As Marcos said, you may or may not have a work for hire... View More
In a fictional book, what is the protocol for mentioning brand names? I'm referring to situations in which the particular company / brand is not being represented in a negative way, but only mentioned casually. For instance, can an author write a book in which their characters are eating... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2020
First let's get the lawyer answer out of the answer: it depends. However, if you look at any book, you'll see brand names sprinkled throughout. There are several things to take into consideration such as how the name is used, how often, etc. It may be allowed under the fair use doctrine.... View More
Actually, there's a trademark on "xtrafun kid products". So if I create a company called extrafun, is this bad?
how close does it have to be ? Will people be confused by the spelling differences, and is that sufficient ? Both companies are in the same product space
answered on Dec 22, 2020
I agree with Kathryn. If both companies sell the same products, there is a very very slim chance that your business name would be allowed to register.
This is for my balloon company. Thank you for your help.
answered on Dec 22, 2020
This will be a tricky one because of how popular the phrase has become over the last year or so. You should contact a trademark attorney to determine the risks of the mark.
answered on Dec 22, 2020
Buying a trademark that is already in use is not as simple as buying something like a domain name. It is a fairly lengthy legal process that involves valuation, contracts, etc.
If the trademark is not currently being used or registered, you would need to pay the USPTO filing fees, plus... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2020
You can do a search for yourself using the USPTO's site called TESS. This tool can be difficult to do a complex search but it is a starting point. Also, just because the exact name/slogan isn't registered does not mean that it's available.
Like Marcos said, your best bet is... View More
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answered on Dec 22, 2020
Trademarks are like a fortress around your business. You will likely add more and more to your portfolio over time that make your brand stronger. I would suggest consulting with a trademark attorney directly to determine which marks you should register and in what order.
Have determined this is not a print program in my issue. I haven't signed it yet. Misrepresentation of fact? An attp to defraud me by his creation of intellectual property?
answered on Dec 22, 2020
I'm not totally sure what you are asking here. But it doesn't seem like there is a clear cut answer. Did you write the original contract from scratch? Did you give the contract to them for some reason? An attorney would need more information to determine how to proceed.
If i were to use koolaid for a website like twitch (without caps or dashes) and I started broadcasting with the name like "koolaid person" would I be subjected to copy right and could I get sued for that because I don't want to get into any troubles!
answered on Dec 10, 2020
Here's some quick information for you. First, you wouldn't be dealing with copyright. This would be a trademark issue. Second, capitalization, spaces, dashes, etc. do not make a difference. The USPTO uses phoenetics to determine if a mark is similar or not. So they would sound identical.... View More
Upon research the registration has had several declines which can be subject to court. These proceedings will take as long as our coming designs for the nature of publishing rights via lulu publishing.
answered on Dec 7, 2020
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The book contains letters that kids have to associate to related images. I would like to know if 1) the trademark "I Spy" related to children's books is still active and, in case, if I use the formula "I Spy Christmas Book For Kids", still I risk a copyright... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2020
First, it is important to know that trademarks and copyrights protect different thing. And while you may need both protections for your book(s), they are not the same. There are multiple active and cancelled trademark registrations for "I spy" regarding educational materials including... View More
My daughter is an artist, photographer, craftswoman, woodworker and a very creative person. She has been selling by word of mouth. She creates and re-purposes many different items putting her flair on them and is attempting to build a brand. She came up with a "company" name and wants to... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2020
Many places have pro bono legal trademark services for artists. (I've participated in them in both Louisiana and Texas.) I would search around and see if there is one in your state. That way she can get accurate legal representation at low or no cost.
Best of luck with her endeavors!
The brand would mainly be selling luxury cigar ashtrays but in the future could also be selling coasters, custom whisky glasses from the Glencairn glass brand themselves, merchandising, etc .. (always touching to cigars and whisky but never directly producing own whisky glasses)
answered on Nov 30, 2020
Hello. Thanks for the question. Generally, only adding an "s" to an already existing trademark will be considered trademark infringement, especially if the goods or services are similar. Coasters would certainly be considered a similar good, and ashtrays may be as well. You may also run... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2020
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I want to purchase a standard poodle and asked for an exemption. They denied it.
answered on Nov 28, 2020
Yes, these kinds of rules are typically allowed (except for true service animals). Many HOAs have rules restricting the number of animals, weights, breeds, etc. even if you own the property. When you purchased the condo, you likely signed a document saying that you would agree to the HOA rules,... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2020
Hi there. You would need to provide more information for an attorney to answer this question.
We provide IT services for clients. We are building Shopify stores and themes.
answered on Nov 28, 2020
This will almost certainly result in a cease and desist letter from Shopify. While you may be able to use "Shopify" in explaining the services that you offer, you will not be able to use it in your business name. I would highly suggest consulting a trademark attorney to come up with a... View More
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