Hi, it looks like you posted this in the Copyright section, but you are looking for information about a Patent. I would suggest re-posting in the Patent section for better answers. You will need a licensed patent attorney to help in your situation.

This sounds like a situation where you will need to hire a lawyer. There are a lot of moving parts that need to be parsed out. You may want to look into getting a blanket license like many radio stations have.

Look into hiring a copyright lawyer that has experience with musicians and... View More

It seems like you are wanting a licensing agreement that allows you to create a derivative work. Also, you would be looking to copyright and/or trademark the final logo, not patent it.

I would definitely recommend contacting an IP lawyer to help draft a licensing agreement as well as help... View More

Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. You may be able to trademark that logo if it is different enough from all of the trademarks owned by UTK. It also depends on if "vols" is considered a "famous mark."

I would definitely suggest speaking with a trademark attorney to do... View More

Hi there! It is great that you are thinking about IP protections from the very beginning.

From a trademark standpoint you have limited options that far in advance. You can file trademark registrations for things that are not in commerce yet (called an intent-to-use application), but the... View More

Hi there. The USPTO determines if marks are similar by the way they sound, not the way they are spelled. So, changing the C to a K would not make a difference.

You may be able to use the word crayon depending on the product. I highly suggest you call and speak to a licensed trademark... View More

It would depend on what you are trying to sell under that name. You would not be able to sell crayons, markers, etc because it is too close to Crayola. But you may be able to sell other items or services under that name.

You should speak to a trademark attorney about your specific situation.

You may be able to, but you will want to do a thorough USPTO and common law search before doing so. Your best bet is to hire a trademark attorney to do the search and prepare a federal trademark application for you. Many of us offer affordable flat-fee trademark registration packages.

Hi there. Great question. It depends on a few things. Are you planning on making the mask for yourself or selling them? If you are selling them, then you will likely run into some trademark and/or copyright issues. However, you may be able to obtain a license to use the image.

You would... View More

Hi there. Unfortuntely there is not a clear yes or no answer to your question without more information. It depends on how the celebrities are portrayed and if your products fall under fair use or satire exceptions, among other things. You should speak with a Texas trademark and copyright lawyer to... View More

I somewhat disagree it the previous answer. This may fall under a fair use exception since you are not selling anything. In addition, you are drawing your own characters based off of others rather than using their copyrighted images.

It also depends on who will have access to the site.... View More

It depends on how you are wanting to use the word. Are you wanting to sell crayons under the name Crayola? That's definitely not allowed. However, there are many other ways that you could legally use the word Crayola depending on what you are trying to do or sell. Also, the protections here... View More

As the previous answer stated, there is more information needed to give an exact answer. However, if you're asking if two brands with thee same name can exist, the answer is sometimes. Think of Delta Airlines and Delta faucets. They are allowed to both be trademarked because they sell... View More

As the others have noted, you have a priority claim for a certain geographic location, but unfortunately you may have to rebrand. This is why is it so important to do a trademark search and file for trademark registration when you start your business. The cost of a trademark registration is... View More

Hi there. Unfortunately, there is not a simple yes or no answer to this question. You should definitely reach out to a licensed trademark attorney to help determine the best steps for you to take.

Hi there. Thanks for submitting your question. However, there is not enough information to give an answer. I strongly recommend reaching out to a trademark attorney to help protect your brand. Many trademark attorneys offer free consultations.

Best of luck!

I agree with the previous answer but would like to add a few points. It may also depend on the contract that you both signed with the illustrator as well as what platform you used to find the illustrator. There may be terms of service that relate to IP rights.

Again, even if the other... View More

Hi there! Great question. There are multiple ways that you can accomplish your goals. While being a non-profit does have a certain reputation, it also has several business and tax implications that need to be explored before making a final decision.

Another option is to use another... View More

There is not a simple a yes or no answer to that question. As the previous answer mentioned, there are a variety of factors that determine whether a mark is infringing or not. An important one to consider is the type of goods and services being sold in connection with the mark.

I would... View More

There are several factors to consider before trying to register a "dead" mark. Depending on the goods or services you are selling, it may not matter at all. I would strongly suggest contacting a licensed trademark attorney to do a complete analysis.

Best of luck!