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2 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: Can I own this trademark? “Taking Care of Business”?
Felicia Altman
Felicia Altman
answered on Sep 3, 2023

It order to gain rights and ownership of a trademark you must file for the trademark with the USPTO in connection with the specific goods and services you are using the mark in connection with. In order to know if a trademark is available you should work with a trademark specialist to conduct a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Trademark and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: Can I trademark Face.Lip.Body Cosmetics name
T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Aug 17, 2023

To trademark the name "Face.Lip.Body Cosmetics" in Georgia or the United States, you would need to go through the federal process with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It's important to ensure that the name is distinctive and not overly descriptive or generic.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Business Formation, Business Law, Trademark and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: Would there be any trademark infringements to Skippy Peanut Butter for a dog treat bakery to be named Skippy's Snack?

Skippy's Snack Shack

David Aldrich
David Aldrich
answered on Aug 8, 2023

If you are planning to use "Skippy's Snack Shack" as the name of a retail bakery shop, you would have a low risk with respect to the mark for Skippy peanut butter. However, if you used this name on the snacks themselves, you could potentially run into a problem. You should contact... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: If a company took a design that i didn't trademark and flipped it, could i still sue?
David Aldrich
David Aldrich
answered on Aug 3, 2023

I'm not sure what you mean by "flipped it," but ultimately, trademark rights are governed by use. If you commercially used a mark before another company used that same mark with similar goods/services, you still have recourse to enforce your rights. You should consult a qualified... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Agricultural Law and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: I found unclaimed misc property what's are my steps to take to properly claim this
James Clifton
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answered on Aug 1, 2023

You will need to register for an account with the Georgia Department of Revenue. After verification, you will be able to submit a claim through the online portal for unclaimed property. If you need assistance, schedule a free consultation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: How do I get my trademark back do i just reapply ? It’s abandoned

BODIED trademark was abandoned and it was mine but I didn’t know how to re register as my lawyer did this but then she disappeared

Matthew Alexander Toporek
Matthew Alexander Toporek
answered on Jun 21, 2023

If your application was abandoned for not timely responding to an office action or or filing deadline, you may be able to revive the application if you are within 6 months of the abandonment. If you are outside of the 6 months, then you will likely need to start over with a new application.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: I need to patent my business idea,how and where do I start? in other words what is the process and how long does it take
David Aldrich
David Aldrich
answered on May 26, 2023

Regarding where to start, you should contact a qualified patent attorney, who can work with you to prepare a draft application for submission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The attorney can also help you conduct a search and review of the relevant prior art before doing so, if desired, in... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark for Georgia on
Q: Is my sign to similar to another business owners sign?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 20, 2023

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. However, this sounds like it might be more of an intellectual property matter than an arbitration matter, the category where it's posted. If you're talking about similarity in terms of wording, logos,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: Would fair use of a copyright apply to a blog that’s generating ad revenue but it also comments on the picture.?

By comment I mean analyzing a clothing piece?

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answered on Mar 29, 2023

Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without obtaining permission from the rights holder for certain purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Whether or not the use of a copyrighted image in a blog would be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: Do I have a copyright infringement case? If so is any Georgia lawyers interested?

Case: Copyright Infringment

I have been working on a synopsis and pitch deck for a long time, approximately a year. I had experienced a true to life scary experierence and felt like producers would be interested in a true story for a horror movie. After talking to many people in the film... View More

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answered on Mar 29, 2023

Based on the information provided, it seems like there may be potential for a copyright infringement case if the podcaster used your work without your permission. To determine the strength of the case, a lawyer would need to review the specifics of your situation, such as the details of your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: I have a copyright infringement case

Someone stole my images

N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Mar 25, 2023

This forum allows attorneys to answer legal questions that are submitted by members of the public. However, we don't receive information about the people asking the questions, because this isn't really a referral forum.

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3 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property and Trademark for Georgia on
Q: Can I get sued for trademark infringement

I sell a product called "Creatine Monohydrate Gummies" and there is a trademark for "Creatine Gummies" which is a against the lanham act because It describing a general ingredient which I disputed for cancelation But, Im wondering un till the case gets settled can I get in... View More

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Mar 9, 2023

CREATINE GUMMIES is registered for dietary and nutritional services, but only on the Supplemental Register and not the Principal Register, because -- as you properly note -- it is merely descriptive of the goods. Consequently, it has lesser protection.

Your mark CREATINE MONOHYDRATE GUMMIES...
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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: Can I run my own virtual boutique firm while working for another law firm?

I want to start a Trademark law firm, initially just helping clients file their applications. Is this an ethics issue if I also work for an IP law firm? What if the practice areas are different?

Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Jan 10, 2023

In most jurisdiction there is a law that says that this would be considered as a a breach of non-competition with your employer. You must therefore find a pertinent laws in your country which states what are the restrictions for your profession. Also you need to check out your employment contract... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: Based on info from a book, I created a process that matches gemstones to a person's needs. Is this infringement?

The process is my original creation. I would like to acknowledge the author in my resources list so people can study his work. The author has died.

Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Dec 12, 2022

In my opinion (dont take this as a final and comprehensive legal advice as I do not have all the details of your case), this would in most countries not considered as IP infringement. You have inspired yourself from the information covered in book however the process itself is your idea (your work)... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: I plan to register a copyright for a book in the name of an LLC I recently formed. Is there any downside to this?

The LLC will be listed as the copyright claimant and the author of the work. Thanks in advance!

Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Oct 5, 2022

If the executive director of the company changes, he can decide to transfer it to someone else. However, in most of the jurisdiction the legal person can not be an author, so you should check whether it is possible or not, as there is an assumption that even though company can own the rights to the... View More

Q: Can i get an attorney to sue a record label for copies of my catalog & portfolio without a copy of my contract?

Well i signed a distribution deal with the label 80/20% cut and i own all Masters and music i created for 5 albums to be distributed over 5 years 2014 . i only have given And released 4/5 before i lost contact with them _ them = the label . i have had head trauma after signing to where i forgot... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 21, 2022

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could continue to await a response, but there is a category here, Entertainment/Sports Law. You could try reposting and adding that as a category. There's no guarantee all posts are answered, but attorneys... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Trademark for Georgia on
Q: How can POPSOCKETS LLC take down my product listings on marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart?

Popsockets LLC keeps making claims that my trademark FAB POPS is in violation of there mark POP. This has happened over 150 times since June 27, 2022. My first use of FAB POPS is 6 months before there claimed first use. How can I combat the damage this is causing my business?

Darrin A. Auito
Darrin A. Auito
answered on Jul 11, 2022

One time is frustrating, but 150 times in a matter of weeks? Wow. It looks like you have an earlier first use in commerce date between the trademarks identified in your post. However, Popsockets LLC owns a fairly large portfolio of marks comprising the word "POPS." You should speak to a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Entertainment / Sports, Gaming and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: Game Copyrights, and Intellectual Property

I am planning on making a 2D Platformer game (when finished, I want it to be released on Steam, and possibly outside of the US if sales are good). I will be making the music for the game - I don't know too much on how copyrights work besides the fact that I have to file it, and I don't... View More

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Mar 28, 2022

The game product you envision has elements that, as the fruits of your original creative effort, are separate subjects of copyright: the code, the visual appearance, and the music. To assure the greatest protection for your work(s), you should register the copyright in each of these elements. Then... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Trademark, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: If a word or phrase is trademarked, is each portion/tense also trademarked?

As a very rough example, if the phrase "Tigers" is trademarked by/for Auburn University, I would assume one could not produce apparel in school colors with the phrase "Tigers". However, is the word "Tiger" used in that same way also covered? Or is the first case... View More

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Jan 6, 2022

Trademarks are words, phrases and/or designs that are used to indicate the source of specific goods or services. The objective of trademark registration is to avoid the likelihood of confusion by purchasers as to the source. If a trademark is used and registered in the singular form, the plural is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: I have an idea for a buisness. I went to trademark the name today and realized my intellectual property was stolen.

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Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Jan 3, 2022

It depends. Very likely there is little you can do.

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