I will not use the Networks logo just the letters printed on my jacket. Is this legal or does Warner own the letter combination?
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Copyright law does not protect short words or phrases, so you would probably not have to worry about a copyright claim arising from such a use of these letters. Trademark law does protect short words and phrases, though, and Cable News Network, Inc. owns an existing trademark registration for... View More 
I purchased a product from China that is similar to a patented product. I would like to know if I can sell this product legally in the US or not. The product I purchased I currently have in my inventory, and does not make an attempt to be a knock-off or counterfeit to the product that has the... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2023
A patent gives its owner the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling the patented invention. Therefore, if you obtained your product from someone other than an owner or licensee of the patent, you cannot legally sell the product without infringing the patent. This assumes that the... View More
i want to know if i can file a trademark for one particular item for sale on my website page
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Yes, you can file for a trademark for one particular product on your website. Generally speaking, your filing may become a registration if the name is trademarkable and is not likely to be confused with other registered trademarks. You can file for a trademark registration with your state or with... View More
The word Mopar is a trademark of the Chrysler corporation
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Generally speaking, trademarks don't give anyone full ownership of a word or phrase. They only matter in connection with specific goods or services. Two companies could own a trademark for the same name in connection with completely different goods and services and therefore avoid trademark... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2023
A trademark that has been abandoned with the USPTO can include (1) applications that received an office action refusal but no timely response or (2) registrations for which the owner did not make a timely maintenance filing, such as a Section 9 renewal. Depending on your circumstances, there may be... View More
I sued, served the documents, removed to federal, now pending Motion to dismiss hearing.
I sued for Intellectual Property.
Originally theft, however, now I am realizing it is right of publicity (California). They used my likeness in multiple publications. Can I change the cause of action?
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a) explains that a party may amend its pleading once as a matter of course if done so within 21 days after the service of a responsive pleading or Rule 12(b) motion to dismiss. If the motion to dismiss is the only filing the other party has made, you can amend... View More
I WANT TO SELL THE METALS WITH MVP IN AMAZON ,IT MEANS MOST Most Valuable Player ,CAN I SO IT ,IS IT infringement ?
answered on Oct 18, 2023
MVP could be a brand. You would need to conduct trademark searching to determine if anyone owns the mark (or one likely to be confused with it) in connection with goods identical or similar to your medals. An experienced attorney can help with this.
Whether you can use MVP on the medals... View More
An Architectural Firm named Architects Alaska is using my Trademark for their E-mail Address. This is against a settlement made in 2002 where I agreed to dissolve my new business "Architects@Alaska.com" and agreed that my E-mail address was banned from use by either architectural firm.... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2023
There are two issues here. One is trademark infringement, and the other is breach of a settlement agreement. The trademark infringement issue is complicated and requires consultation. The easiest route might be breach of the settlement agreement. If a written settlement agreement clearly prohibits... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Trademarking anything only requires one thing: use. When you use a mark in connection with goods or services to identify the source of those goods or services, you have trademarked that mark as long as (1) the mark is trademarkeable, and (2) no one else already owns that mark (or a similar one).... View More
I'm starting a business in the supplement industry and I want to know how to protect my brand name and logo.
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Trademarking anything only requires one thing: use. When you use a mark in connection with goods or services to identify the source of those goods or services, you have trademarked that mark as long as (1) the mark is trademarkeable, and (2) no one else already owns that mark (or a similar one).... View More
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