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answered on Nov 6, 2024
What is your question? If land is in GA then post there.
I just want to know if I can use the phrase, "Basketball Mom" without the period on the end?
answered on Oct 11, 2024
There is a pending application to register the mark BASKETBALL MOM ending with a period, used as a brand for t-shirts. The punctuation is not significant, that is, the mark would be infringed by usage as a source identifier for t-shirts whether or not the period followed the words. There is no... View More 
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answered on Jul 19, 2024
You can potentially claim a trademark that is listed as "abandoned - No Statement Of Use Filed," but you would need to refile for the trademark yourself. An abandoned trademark is one that the previous applicant did not complete the required steps to maintain.
You would need to... View More
Is this code 1201 stating I waive rights mean that any property we may own is now hers?
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answered on May 19, 2024
I apologize for the confusion, but I believe there may be an error or missing information in your question. You mentioned "civil code article 1201" but did not provide the actual text of this code or specify which jurisdiction it applies to. Article numbers can vary significantly between... View More
I'm a Game Developer and my game contains many businesses that reflect those of real life. For example, there is a fast food restaurant called TFC that has a black and white logo of a cowboy. This virtual location looks similar to KFC, using a similar font and color pattern. Will I get in... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Using businesses in your game that closely resemble real-life businesses, including logos and names changed, can potentially raise legal issues related to trademark infringement and intellectual property rights. While your game may not be centered around these establishments, if the similarities... View More
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
Yes, developing a dating app based on the concept of the "Love is Blind" Netflix show would likely raise copyright concerns:
- The core idea of singles dating and getting engaged without ever seeing each other in person is an original concept created for the show. Replicating this... View More
No any trademarks registered in this name. But IBM objects. Please help me to draft a mail to them. Most urgent . Thank you so much. Regards Sankar S.K.
answered on Sep 27, 2023
There are several federal trademark registrations of marks including WATSON, which is a surname. IBM does not have an exclusive right to the word, and does not have a registration in the category for financial services, so you should be able to register WATSONX.
answered on Sep 20, 2023
Once you produced the script in written form, you acquired copyright protection. Whether you have a case for copyright infringement will depend on a number of factors, including the similarity of the two works. You should consult a qualified copyright attorney with the details of your case.
What steps do I need to take?
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
Absolutely, if a trademark application has reached a status of "602 - Abandoned-Failure to Respond or Late Response," it means that the previous applicant has lost their rights to that trademark due to their failure to respond to a USPTO office action within the allotted time frame.... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2023
Claiming a "Status 602 - Abandoned-Failure To Respond Or Late Response" in a trademark application or registration involves several crucial steps. First, you should access your USPTO account and review the current status of your trademark. It's essential to carefully examine any... View More
if the patent has not passed on FER then what shall we do with that patent published , who is having rights?
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answered on Apr 9, 2023
I'm going to assume that you are the inventor and that we are talking about US patent applications.
It is common for patents to be rejected on the First Examination Report (FER). The USPTO assumes that if you still want to get the invention, you will respond to the report (office... View More
I would like to reboot Inspector Gadget to continue the cartoon series on Netflix & a few other TV stations as a passion project.
I would also like to know where I would like to buy the copyrights to own the series.
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
The cost to acquire the copyright for Inspector Gadget will depend on various factors such as the current owner, the terms of the acquisition, and negotiations between parties. It is recommended to consult with a qualified intellectual property attorney or agent who can assist in identifying the... View More
The phrase is "Keep America Gay". It is owned by Keep America Gay Corporation but I am unable to find this entity anywhere nor can I find a point of contact.
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
If you want to use a phrase that is already trademarked by someone else, such as "Keep America Gay", you will need to obtain permission from the trademark owner. Here are some steps you can take:
Conduct a trademark search: Before using a trademark that belongs to someone else,... View More
Can I use team names from the NHL? Or a list of movies in the MARVEL Cinematic Universe? A list of books written by Stephen King? I want to expand my hobby to the creative side, but don't want to open myself up to a copyright or trademark lawsuit.
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
Using names and other intellectual property (IP) in your own work without permission or a license may infringe on the rights of the owners of that IP, potentially leading to legal issues such as copyright or trademark infringement.
Using team names from the NHL, a list of movies in the... View More
I am establishing a small business and coming up with a company name is confusing to say the least. We will be a soap and skincare company.
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
It's difficult to give a definitive answer without knowing more details about your business and the products you plan to sell, but in general, using "Black Label" as a company name may be problematic because it's a common term that is used by many companies in various... View More
I am looking to trademark the name Bitsy Boop. I found THIS on your website: BITSY BOOP - Trademark Details
Status: 710 - Cancelled - Section 8
answered on Jan 30, 2023
BITSY BOOP, with a design of a little girl, was registered by the Hearst corporation in 1998 for tee shirts, and one half of Hearst's interest was assigned to Fleischer Studios in 1999. The joint owners failed to maintain the registration with a required statement of continuing use in 2005,... View More
I am referring to an original composition of mine if someone records all or part of it without obtaining a license from me.
answered on Oct 12, 2022
Basic answer would be Yes, you can, as the copyright arises upon creation of the work. However there are some pros of registration of copyright in the U.S. or other few countries. You should seek intellectual property attorney to get the most efficient option for your situation.
Uncle passed years ago(10) then grams passes. 3 months ago my stepfather passes(no kids, just me since I was 3) and a few weeks ago my mother passed. My uncle was married with no children. Does my aunt(living in michigan) have any rights to my mom's house?( Only asset in the family) I was... View More
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answered on Feb 11, 2021
Hire a competent attorney in the County where the property is. You need a title search, a determination of heirship (maybe two bloodlines or more), and an Affidavit of Heirship, which will be the Heirs' recorded source of title. Better check the property taxes too, or the Trustee might sell... View More
My brother started T.R.A.P. Fitness LLC in Memphis, TN in 2019 for both male and female clients. Here is his website: trapfitnessmemphis.com.
Trap Fitness for Pretty Girls was registered in 2020 (Serial Number 88312626) (Registration Number 5953349) in Lancaster, TX.
The entry did... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2021
It depends. You may be able to file under either name (the short name or the long name) but you would need to perform a clearance search to see exactly how everything was filed and then make a determination based on that. With trademark clearances, we would look at names that are the same but also... View More
If i make a company that has a similar but different spelling in the name than one that is currently copyrighted or trademarked, could i possibly be sued? I have no affiliation with said company nor do i sell or copy anything of said company, just two similar names. There is a trademark for the... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2020
Yes you can be sued.
It will depend on the similarity or difference of the products and whether somebody can be confused as the origin of the products or services.
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