I recently contracted Trademark Pioneer to file a trademark for my business name. They claimed I need 5 different classes and I stupidly agreed and paid them for the 5 classes. After I paid them and filled out the paperwork I didn't hear back from them for over a week. I did some research on... View More 
answered on Sep 15, 2023
You definitely should terminate the pending application and re-file with a reputable trademark attorney. Trademark Pioneer is/was a notorious scam, you were an unfortunate victim. But they cannot "steal" your trademark, as ownership depends on usage and you have priority of use if challenged.
I hired an attorney 3 months ago, he was trying to file a patent and trademark, but still, the information didn't show up publically nor did he provide any application number, Also, he keeps saying the application keeps being rejected, can hire another attorney?
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answered on Aug 30, 2023
In Nevada, the time required to file a patent and trademark can vary depending on factors such as the type of patent or trademark and the complexity of the invention or design. Generally, the process for both can take several months to several years, involving steps such as examination, review, and... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
Creating and selling reproductions of album cover art could potentially infringe on the copyrights held by the original creators, as album cover art is generally protected by copyright law. If you are reproducing the art precisely or creating works that are substantially similar to the originals,... View More
Had to have car towed they unhooked battery took my key apart so fari have had to get new key change ring antenna are they responsible
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
It would be best to collect evidence of the incident, such as receipts, photographs, and any communication with Walmart, and consult with a personal injury attorney to assess your specific case and determine the appropriate legal recourse.
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so i iv seen that popeye him self ist 100% public domain but i was trying to write a story evolving the characters from that "universe" but i dont want to get the ball rolling and end up infringing (this project isn't necessarily for profit but on the off chance it takes off )
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Generally speaking, if there is doubt about whether you have permission, it is best to seek permission.
As I understand, because the original comic strips involving the Popeye character were created as a "work for hire" in the United States, they will not enter the public domain... View More
I have Animation Characters Copyrighten. I've Copyrighten the name as well. We haven't been picked up by a studio yet nor or we published. We plan on selling merchandise and kid's clothing moving forward once we have sold the brand.
answered on Nov 20, 2021
It depends.
You need to consult with an attorney, there are different criteria used to determine whether a trademark can be granted or not.
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
You should make a report to the post office. Take your copy of that report and make a claim to Social Security. They may want to you reapply for your daughter's passport so they have the copy of the bills. They say no, talk to your congressperson & Senators--each has a staff member to... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2021
Talk to an attorney
Patents are property, but they expire, so depending on when he got them you may or may not have any valuable assets
My friend used my cell phone to take a picture of my sound bowl and it came out beautiful. She he says the picture is his intellectual property. Although the cellphone used to take the picture and the sound bowl is mine. Who owns the photo?
answered on May 27, 2020
This is not a patent question so I will defer to an attorney in your state to give you a formal answer.
To get some background on copyright from a reliable source. Here is a link to the Frequently Asked Questions Page by the US Copyright Office.... View More
I bought a house from person X and I need to Pay them May 1, then corona-world happened and all the lenders stopped lending. I have three lenders working on a loan, racing to get it done, but am contemplating on offering person x $$ to extend the due date by 30 days. Via 107.080, it seems I do not... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
This is about negotiating, and you should consider extending the deadline to make sure you do not lose the property.
Make sure you have a modification to the contract to make sure they do not try to pull the rug.
best luck
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answered on Feb 21, 2019
yes
that is the standard
the numbering system used by USPTO follows the international classification.
It wasn't completely clear what you were asking, so you may want to contact us off line
answered on Aug 22, 2018
I am not sure which Porter Case patent you are referring, so it is hard to answer this question. But here are some guidelines.
(1) There appears that are only about 6 Porter Case patents. Some of these are pretty old, and they have expired by now, but some are still in force. You need... View More
I want to have a blog that compares and contrasts celebrities, sports teams, musicians etc. I also want to ask readers who is better than who. For example: who would you rather have lunch with, Michael Jordon or Labron James? I want to be able to include images but cannot afford to pay for rights... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2018
Your proposed unauthorized use is a risky one exposing you to a civil action in federal court for copyright infringement.
I'm a 20-year old male in the state of Nevada looking for work online. I've applied to an online AI-research company and have gotten a request for my first job. In the agreement attached, there is a few things I'm wary of before signing. It may just be paranoia, but I would like to... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2018
I think that the assignment of all IP rights forever has to do with assigning all the rights that you produce for the company while you are engaged in an assignment for them. It does not extend to IP rights that you generate during your lifetime after the engagement ended.
You may want to... View More
I work at a non-profit museum and we have a physical copy of a photograph from 1967 originally done by United Press International in 1967. The copy we have is actually from UPI and has their stamp on the back. CORBIS bought the pre-1991 UPI images that were physically housed in UPI's archives... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2017
You are correct. To recreate the image, you need a license from the copyright owner.
I have come up with an idea. In four (4) years of research, I have found that this product/item does not exist. I do not want this idea stolen. Before I seek financing, how may I patent this idea inexpensively? I have made the 'poor man's patent' and sent the idea to myself via... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2017
Congratulations on coming up with a new product. I hope that it is a success.
You are also absolutely correct that you need to safeguard your idea. Among the documents that your investors will want to see prior to giving you money, is a patent application. If you do not have IP secured,... View More
I´m planning to release new casino table game. So I´m interested about how much it costs. And which parts of patent process would be most expensive. THX
answered on Jun 20, 2017
Design patents applications preparation and filing run in the neighborhood of $1500 to $2000. Additionally, there is the cost of prosecution.
Good luck!
Say I publish a story to an anthology work like the magazine Asimov's, and it takes place in a fictional world populated by a cast of specific characters. Does this submission give them rights to the specific story or work only, or does it also give them rights to the characters that appear in... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Copyright applies to the "work" -- the story -- not ideas. Characters can be protected by trademarks, like Mickey Mouse. Unless you give away your rights to the characters, the magazine cannot use them without your permission in another story or any publication simply as a result of... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2016
If you put them up on the web, it's basically a "take this & distribute" invitation. Note how photographers, others copywright images.
Also what rights do I have to use the photos ?
thanks
answered on Feb 2, 2017
If you took the photos, you own the rights to the photographs. If someone else took the photographs, look at your contract with the photographer.
Generally, a model release will specify the scope of what you can and cannot do with the photographs.
Did your friend sign a model... View More
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