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It is not a registered business or trademark. They only have the domain name.
answered on Mar 21, 2024
This is potentially a problem.
Trademark infringement is based on a likelihood of confusion. If you are providing a good or service that is similar to someone else and using the same name, then there could be confusion as to the source of the goods/services.
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
If an application for a mark is abandoned, you are free to just file your own application for that mark. If you are already using the mark in commerce, you can file a use application. If not, but you plan to in the near future, you can file an intent-to-use application.
A company wants me to sign an NDA before I submit a product idea to them (I'm a Product Developer). I'm not clear on what this means and it concerns me a bit: "Each party hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees that any failure to comply with the provisions of this AGREEMENT will... View More
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answered on Feb 12, 2020
I am not licensed in Montana but that looks like an injunctive relief provision. Whenever a breach of contract causes what we call “irreparable harm,” a party may try to get an injunction or other equitable relief. Many people put that provision into an NDA to be able to more easily get an... View More
I'm involved with a company that has a large community of 41,000 members on a social site. The original founder Janet has passed away recently, and someone named Melissa who is involved with a person named Dave who would take photographs specifically for the social page has threatened to sue... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
This is a difficult situation. The start of the analysis is that the original photographer owns the copyright unless transferred by agreement to someone else. Based on the facts you provide, there might be an implied contract between the photographer and the group, either by the conduct of the... View More
I am interested in starting a freelance writing business. I recently learned that before I can proceed with the name I will need to confirm that the name is not at all infringing on any copyright laws. I am pretty new to this stuff and I'd really appreciate some advice for how to go about... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2017
Short phrases and names are generally not protected by copyright law. What you're probably thinking of is trademark infringement - the key question being, will your name confuse consumers, that is, might consumers believe that your company is affiliated with or endorsed by E. B. White, Harper... View More
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