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I want to reachout to servicenow to sell this domains, i believe it may help them for future products and projects.
I don't know the legal things,
Please guide me
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Your desire to sell these domain names to ServiceNow requires careful consideration due to potential trademark issues.
These domain names could be viewed as "cybersquatting" since they incorporate ServiceNow's trademark. The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA)... View More 
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
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I am planning to launch a brand called 'EXPFlex' that will primarily sell yoga mats. I recently discovered that there is another brand called 'POPFlex' in the same industry, selling yoga mats(with different pattern and material). While the names have different starting letters,... View More
I made a shirt for my daughter 2 years ago that says "zach bryan" with a photo that she picked of a longhorn. Facebook notified me that I have been reported for copyright Infringment but I don't see how as my daughter picked a photo I made on the computer. It was not copy and pasted
answered on Nov 13, 2024
If the copyright infringement allegation is directed to the picture of the longhorn, and you captured the image of the longhorn or you drew it yourself, you are likely not at fault. If someone else drew the image of the longhorn, or captured the image of the longhorn with their camera, then you... View More
I am considering registering a domain name that combines a publicly traded company’s name with the word ‘stock’ (e.g., [CompanyName]Stock.com) to independently present public information about the company's stock performance, financial data, and other objective metrics. The site would... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
If you are not using the mark to establish a brand in the selling of goods and services, using the mark as part of a domain name for a website is usually considered minimal use and not sufficient to constitute trademark infringement.
Consider my annotation to this case where the mark was... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2024
In order to move forward with a trademark you must file an in-use or intent-to-use application with the USPTO. It is recommend to do a quick search of the USPTO to check if your potential trademark is already in use. It is recommended but not required to work with a Trademark Attorney or Specialist... View More
In trademark class 16, do any of the below or any other terms refer to books (as some of these are components of books/another way of referring to books) or is it only when it's written as “books, coloring books, comic books, writing or drawing books etc.”
paper, copy paper, paper... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
In trademark class 16, "books" can indeed be described using various terms, and many of the items you've listed could potentially overlap with or include books depending on context.
"Printed matter," "printed materials," and "printed... View More
Intend to start a social media company under this title and want to verify its Existence amount other trademarked intellectual property.
answered on Nov 8, 2024
The best answer you will get to this question is from a trademark attorney who has conducted a legal analysis based on a clearance search. I highly recommend that you hire a qualified attorney to do this before you start spending money on advertising and then realize that you will have to rebrand... View More
Some of them will have the word “Animal/Animals” in the title, internal pages, description etc. But there's a trademark for the word “ANIMALS” overseas, covering books. Does it mean that I can't include the word “Animal/Animals” either capital or lowercase in my book at all... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
The titles of books cannot be copyrighted.
Foreign trademarks are not applicable unless you plan to sell in that country. If you are worried about trademarks in the U.S., I highly recommend hiring a qualified trademark attorney to run a clearance search to ensure you will not be infringing.... View More
I will be making the robe shorter and have some other small modifications, like panels put in etc. the fabric will be the same however and my brand is DRYLIFE. What are your thoughts?
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
The concept of creating modified changing robes for the African market shows great potential, especially with thoughtful adaptations for local needs. Shorter robes could be more practical and comfortable in warmer climates, while potentially reducing material costs and retail prices.... View More
I just want to know if I am allowed to drop ship this product and brand it after. Is it legal. So did Wool & Oak patent it or trademarked it or put copyrights on it. The product they sell is the only thing I care about. I won't take anything from their website
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answered on Nov 3, 2024
The product is most likely subject to more than one form of Intellectual Property protection by its manufacturer or original owner: trademark (its brand), trade dress (protects the overall appearance of the product, including its size, shape, color, texture, and graphics), patents of any... View More
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My small 3 year old online retail business’s name isn’t trademarked due to the cost, but I did register the name as a DBA through the county in Texas. I also operate the website for my business using the same domain name and have a business presence under the same name on all major social media... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
Based on your prior use of the mark, even if not registered, you should prevail over a later user of the mark in any litigation or administrative proceeding such as the US Patent & Trademark Office. If the later user has applied for federal registration, and that application advances to the... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
Choosing the name "River Oaks" for your clothing line is a thoughtful decision. It's important to first check if the name is already in use within the fashion industry or if it's trademarked. Conducting a thorough search through trademark databases and business registries can... View More
Now they issued a failure to appear warrant. I thought at worst that I would forefit my cash bond to settle the case and it would just end it as an admission of wrong doing
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answered on Oct 28, 2024
Hire a GA attorney now to turn you in off the Docket, then start representing you. Also find out what you need to reinstate the DL.
answered on Oct 26, 2024
If the trademark expired you are free to register a new application for the mark. However, it is recommended to work with a trademark attorney to conduct a trademark search for similar or existing marks prior to filing for the trademark application.
I just registered an LLC in florida which has a different name than the name of my website. Do I have to register a fictitous name for that website name, even though I'm not using it for any formal business interactions like contracts and banking?
the website name is only used for... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2024
Yes, in Florida, if you operate your LLC under a name different from its official registered name, you generally need to register a fictitious name. This applies even if the alternate name is only used for marketing, branding, or displayed in your logo. Registering ensures that the public is aware... View More
I do not use the word Coquette in my design. I am just looking to see if I can use it as a descriptive word in my title or tags for my product. ex: coquette bow aesthetic or coquette bow shirt. Thank you.
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answered on Oct 24, 2024
Using the word "coquette" in your product titles or tags, such as "coquette bow aesthetic" or "coquette bow shirt," may raise some concerns if "Coquette" is a registered trademark. Trademarks are designed to protect brand names and prevent confusion among... View More
I am in discussion with a manufacturer in China to become his distributor in UAE. We agree to take exclusive distribution meaning that they should not supply their products or brand to another distributor in UAE. We will be signing a contract for exclusive distribution.
How can I legally... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
Ensure that the Choice of Law provisions in the contract you are executing are subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where you are seeking to distribute the product, namely the UAE, otherwise it may be harder to enforce the terms of the agreement or license in that country.
Ensure any... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
The answer to your question depends on how and where you seek to provide in commerce the goods or services that the proposed trademark is attributed to. If for example, the origin of your goods or services come from outside the city you're seeking to incorporate in the trademark, this could... View More
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