I would like to use the Chubbles trademark in merchandise
No, but you can file for the same mark, if it is not in use.
Absolutely. Here are the guidelines for what qualifies a prior art:
Prior art constitutes those references or documents which may be used to determine novelty and/or non-obviousness of claimed subject matter in a patent application
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I can’t even find the trademarked business online.
Great question. There are numerous options to consider. If you'd like to discuss them, let us know:
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Tell us more, please. Which patent?
20 yrs from filing date. The US Patent is not enforceable in Canada, but the application can be accepted in Canada for a national stage filing. To discuss further, contact our firm:
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Also, if I can register it, would I need to register it as an LLC?
Yes. And, we can help:
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There are many options, including the % model.
I'm working with a team of volunteers on an unpaid passion project. One of those volunteers did a lot of artwork for us and gave us permission to use it. Now, about 9 months later, he is telling us that he wants all his artwork taken out of the project and completely redone. This puts a... Read more »
You may have a problem. However consider the rights of co-authors as addressed here:
https://corporate.findlaw.com/intellectual-property/copyright-ownership-the-joint-authorship-doctrine.html
It's a website to build a community and I'm not sure whether it'll generate a copyright issue or not.
Probably not, HOWEVER, it would be necessary to know more about the site.
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The certification is owned by CompTIA. I'd like to write it explicity for the Security+ exam (completely in my own words of course).
Usually, yes.
Probably. You should seek the approval of the show before selling the T-shirt.
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Someone is telling me they had the Patent office hide the Patent number for strategic reasons. And are only showing an approval for the application in lieu of the fact that the so called invention is possibly patentable. Makes no sense to me! Why would one hide a the patent number of an approved... Read more »
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invention_Secrecy_Act
Take a look at this article.
The person in question is advertising and raising money by claiming his invention is Patented when it is not Patented.
Here is the info I have been able to ascertain thus far.. none of it is verifiable via patent search via USPTO for some reason...
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Stating something is patented when such is not true would be fraud
If in the future I'd like to add a component to the business & TM a new name (similar but with a new word at the end) SpecificNameX Studios, will I be able to?
Probably. Consider establishing a family of marks.
Are we able to sell it? We don't claim the artwork as ours.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jK8IndKMis
TRADEMARK FAIR USE
Please watch this video.
If we can help, let us know.
All the best,
Bill Hulsey
I’m a independent cosmetic brand and skinlights is trademarked by Revlon.
It depends on the use of the prior mark. If in a non-related channel of commerce where there is no likelihood of confusion, there could be some options for you.
Bill Hulsey / bill.hulsey@hulseyiplaw.com / 512-478-9190 / www.HulseyIPLaw.com
I'm looking to trademark a business name (call it "FishExample"). FishExample is currently trademarked for "furniture to store fishing supplies and goods". My FishExample business will be an online community/resource for fishermen (unrelated to furniture, but tied into... Read more »
Great facts. We can help and explain why. This is doable.
Please contact us.
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Using a picture of an Ohio drivers license I erased all the info and put my daughter information on it so it could be printed One time on a birthday cake. The cake decorated said I need permission to use it because the Oh DL is copyrighted. How do you get permission
No
You question may not make sense. It would be helpful to know some of the facts.
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