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... View More 
answered on May 20, 2020
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.
answered on May 20, 2020
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).
answered on May 18, 2020
Probably. You should seek the approval of the show before selling the T-shirt.
answered on May 18, 2020
Give us a call or email:
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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... View More
answered on May 17, 2020
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...
Promoting a product as patented... View More
answered on May 17, 2020
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?
Are we able to sell it? We don't claim the artwork as ours.
answered on May 16, 2020
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.
answered on May 15, 2020
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... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
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
answered on May 14, 2020
You question may not make sense. It would be helpful to know some of the facts.
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answered on May 13, 2020
Great question. Very timely! Complex question, but solvable. Let me know if you desire to discuss.
I have a trademark, un-stylized, for a name for my product. I have seen others use the name for their product in unrelated items (mine is clothing accessories, theirs is fabric-related, but not clothing). Do I need to send a cease and desist and/or name licensing agreement to defend my trademark?
answered on May 13, 2020
Perhaps. The questions is whether a likelihood of confusion exists. The analysis starts here.
answered on May 13, 2020
I can explain how the process goes. Please call: 512-478-9190. Bill.Hulsey@HulseyIPLaw.com; www.HulseyIPLaw.com
I wanted to know how to patent a method and design for shotgun ammunition.
answered on May 12, 2020
Yes. I have done this on several occasions. We can discuss this process at your convenience.
Can a foreign artist file for a trademark in USPTO , if he is not a citizen of the US?
answered on May 12, 2020
Absolutely. The USPTO is open to all individuals. Just need US counsel.
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