answered on Jul 9, 2021
It's possible. Its going to depend on a variety of factors, but it is feasible. Take for example the fact that we have pandora radio and also pandora jewelry.
answered on Jul 7, 2021
If you go to https://www.uspto.gov/
You can find alot of information. If you are confused or unsure you can easily consult with an attorney. I've never heard of an attorney that bites!
If its a case by case basis, what companies require a licensing agreement?
answered on Jul 1, 2021
So you're talking about potential infringement and there are some specific details that need to be discussed.
Your best course of action is to consult with an attorney before making any decisions.
Can I get in trouble for selling them.
answered on Jul 6, 2021
You could be walking down a very fine line and/or crossing it.
Companies such as Starbucks/HBO/Apple are known to be very strict enforcers of their IP rights.
As another attorney stated your best bet would be to consult with an attorney and let them look at all the relevant facts... View More 
I have a podcast, and we are just coming up on 10 episodes this weekend. After a google search, and I don't know why I didn't think to do this before, we realized that there is another podcast by the same exact name as ours! In fact, there are two or three. I'm worried we could get... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2021
So I don't want to sound like Im beating a dead horse, but you should consult with an attorney.
That might not be enough to pass the likelihood of confusion test or perhaps there might not be a need to add that subtitle.
consult with an attorney! we dont bite
In other words, if the domain name I've created and purchased also turns out to be someone's personal Twitter handle (not a business), would that be a violation of any copyright/trademark/intellectual property laws?
answered on Jun 27, 2021
The most likely answer you're going to get here is "it depends".
You should feel free to consult with an attorney so you can discuss more specific facts.
I'm a public relation/comms consultant and want to re-name my business. It would have nothing to do with gum.
answered on Jul 6, 2021
So this comes into the realm of "likelihood of confusion"
For example we have pandora radio but also pandora jewelry because while the names are the same the markets are entirely different.
With that said your best bet is to consult with an attorney.
Documents including operating templates created by myself all on my personal laptop not issued through the business. All budgets and analysis's have been created on my laptop. Are any of these documents legally my property considering I created it all from scratch on my laptop.
answered on Jun 20, 2021
It's most likely going to depend on the nature of your employment contract with your employer.
Your best best is to consult with an attorney and have them do a review of your employment contract.
Is it really necessary if I already bought a domain name, to also register it as a trademark before I can get copyright and trademark protection in the USA?
Does the USA not follow a common-sense approach whereby the first user and inventor of a phrase or trademark enjoys automatic legal... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2021
It can be absolutely necessary to federally register your trademark when in the USA.
Domain names do not equal federal trademark rights.
Feel free to consult with an attorney if you need additional information or help.
I've never heard of an attorney who bites!
I have searched USPTO and google for "Selfie Skin" and no company has trademarked this in the US and also no American brand is using that mark. However, this company in Australia has been using that mark for a few years. Their product is a Laser Hair Removal. Our niche is in face mask... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2021
You're in a similar boat many clients find themselves in due to the nature of online business and sales, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck.
100% second the idea of consulting with an attorney who can give you more specific advice and opinions.
Many attorneys... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2021
I second consulting with an attorney. It's going to depend on the specific facts to determine whether you are going to be able to renew.
answered on Jun 20, 2021
So to elaborate a bit more than just "maybe"... this falls under a question of likelihood of confusion. Very generally speaking the question is "are customers likely to be confused" that your charcoal grill products are coming from you or from Chrysler.
More factors go... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2021
You might be able to!
Feel free to consult with an attorney to provide more specific details and get a better answer!
answered on Jun 16, 2021
First of all.. I wish they kept airing episodes!
It might be trademarked. You might not get a hit off a basic word mark search through the USPTO and need an attorney to do a TESS search (they arn't easy--one of the reasons why people hire attorneys)
There might also be... View More
Lets say "Pinky Skin" is trademarked back in 2018
IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S: Cosmetics
but they are not using it anywhere on their products, websites, or social media. Feels like they just got it and they decided not to use it.
We wanna launch a... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2021
You should consult with a trademark attorney!
Not only regarding conducting a comprehensive search, but there may be other avenues to proceed that lead to trademarking the mark you want.
Most attorneys like myself don't bite!
Feel free to reach out to someone.
Best wishes
Also give some examples to better understand that situation.
answered on Jun 16, 2021
So this is a good question and it's something that comes up all the time when talking about trademarks.
To build off Attorney Liang's answer here is an example.
Pretend you walked into a store one day and saw a denim jean jacket with the Nike swoosh on it.
Now... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2021
It could be possible!
A couple additional factors come into play, but as Attorney Suero stated its best to work with a trademark attorney to help navigate the ins and outs and get protection asap if possible.
Which company did my trademark?
answered on Jun 16, 2021
If these instructions work then there should be no need to consult with an attorney for that
go to
https://www.uspto.gov/
on the right in the blue box there is a pull down menu.
Go to trademark and click on "TESS"
You'll see a box that titled... View More
I applied for my 3-yr old daughter's social security number for her health insurance. Because of Covid, SSA required us to submit the original copies of her and my passports at their office. Once my daughter was approved of the SSN, the SSA office sent us back the passports through uninsured... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2021
I'm terribly sorry to hear that.
I know how stressful and frustrating going through something like this can be.
You should consult with an attorney who might be able to help. There might remedies available to you.
Have laws been developed to safeguard against and punish unethical telepathy?
6/29/21: Well are there certain properties to avoid, things not to sign up for where minds can legally be read? Accidentally agreed to through fine print?
answered on Jun 10, 2021
I don't believe you're going to find an answer to this question here.
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