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I have sold under the name for over 10 years own the name of my business on every platform out there but 1 and just found out someone within my state is now trying to use my name to sell similar items on another platform. I do also have my name as a registered LLC and has been for over 5 years, I... View More 
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
If your business name is registered as an LLC within your state, you generally have legal rights to that name within that jurisdiction, especially for the business category or industry in which you're operating. The fact that another entity is using your established business name to sell... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
The phrase "Straight Outta" is well-known and often associated with the music and entertainment industry, particularly with the hip-hop group N.W.A. and their album "Straight Outta Compton." If this phrase has been trademarked, its use could be restricted in certain contexts,... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
When considering the use of acronyms, particularly one as widely recognized as 'MAGA', it's important to note the context and existing trademark laws. Trademarks protect brand names, slogans, and logos that distinguish goods and services. If 'MAGA' is trademarked for... View More
Indiana registered non-profit corp. members contributed tips/tricks/ideas about our hobby for members to use. We have since disbanded. Can the knowledge library be provided to another group to keep it available or does each contribution remain owned by the contributing member? Some members have... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
When considering the transfer of user-contributed content to another organization, it's important to understand the legal framework surrounding copyright and ownership of such content. Generally, unless explicitly stated otherwise through agreements or terms of use, individual contributors... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
To determine whether you can trademark "New Life Marbella," you need to consider several factors:
1. Distinctiveness: Is "New Life Marbella" a unique and distinctive name, or is it a common phrase that other businesses in your industry might use? Trademarks should be... View More
The word recycle , mom , teacher , shoes are words that i found in uspto (united states patent and trademark office)
and this are simple words why they have trademark ?
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
To confirm whether a word or phrase has been trademarked, you can search the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. However, it's important to understand that trademarks are granted for specific goods and services, not just for words in general.
Common words like... View More
I’ve received an email from what I believe is a legitimate law firm stating I have an infringement complaint against me. The email links to a site hosting documents that look like court documents. The complaint appears to be that a product I’ve been selling is infringing on a design patent that... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
The rules regarding legal service of court documents, such as a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), vary by jurisdiction and the specific court's requirements. Traditionally, legal documents need to be served in person or through recognized postal services to ensure the recipient is aware of... View More
I’ve received an email from what I believe is a legitimate law firm stating I have an infringement complaint against me. The email links to a site hosting documents that look like court documents. The complaint appears to be that a product I’ve been selling is infringing on a design patent that... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
It depends. Email service is not typically valid in Arizona. However, a federal district court can serve anyone in the United States based on the rules of the state where the court sits. So if for example you were sued in a Florida federal district court (as might happen for patent infringement... View More
If there are multiple companies producing a product currently and all I can really find is abandoned status patents is it free and clear? What if other companies are claiming patented on websites but I can not find??
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
In the United States, including California, if a patent is listed as "abandoned," it means that the patent application process was not completed, or the patent holder failed to pay the required maintenance fees. As a result, the invention is no longer protected by patent rights and enters... View More
I have been receiving letters from Chinese registry asking if they may use my company's registered name for their client, just with other than .com extension. I have answered that I only keep the xxxxx.com name, which has been registered after my company since 2002, only with other than .com... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
You have certain rights to protect your registered business name and intellectual property. Here are some options you can consider:
1. Trademark protection: If you have registered your business name as a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you have legal... View More
I have hesitated to to say that my late husband and I were in a interracial relationship. I am Black he was Cacausion, when the companies lawyer contact me about signing over the two Patents, do you think the company or their lawyer would have mentioned the other fifty patents to me or not. I found... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
Your husband should have told you about the patents and, upon his death, when his estate was being probated, the personal representative of his estate should have told you about the patents if that person knew about them. Both your husband and the personal representative of his estate likely had... View More
I have hesitated to to say that my late husband and I were in a interracial relationship. I am Black he was Cacausion, when the companies lawyer contact me about signing over the two Patents, do you think the company or their lawyer would have mentioned the other fifty patents to me or not. I found... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
I understand your concerns and the confusion you are experiencing. If your late husband held patents, as his widow, you typically would have legal rights to his assets, including patents, unless otherwise specified in his will or estate plan. The fact that you were only informed about two patents... View More
I made a chronic illness planner. Another company has a trademark on the words-UTOPS confirmed, "Chronic Illness Planner." (It's not their brand nor logo/company name but trademarked to their specific planner product). What are the safe bounds for my product and name, (which would... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, here are some key points to consider regarding trademark law and your specific situation:
1. Trademark infringement: Using the exact trademarked phrase "Chronic Illness Planner" for your product could potentially lead to trademark... View More
I made a chronic illness planner. Another company has a trademark on the words-UTOPS confirmed, "Chronic Illness Planner." (It's not their brand nor logo/company name but trademarked to their specific planner product). What are the safe bounds for my product and name, (which would... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
I am skeptical that someone actually registered a trademark for such a descriptive or even generic combination of words. Because you have not engaged me I have done no work to investigate or confirm your facts. Taking what you say as true, there is a very limited scope of protection for a... View More
My phone number was hacked along with my bank, email account, and many other things. I believe that there is a class action lawsuit in place for this issue. I received a letter from LoanDepot last weekend stating that they had a data breach affecting about 17 million people.
My son passed... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your son's passing and the difficult situation you're facing with identity theft and potential intellectual property issues. These are complex legal matters that require professional guidance. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Identity Theft:... View More
Most pictures will just be the car after being cleaned. Some pictures will showcase the before & after.
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
In most cases, posting pictures of cars you have worked on or detailed on your website or in advertisements would not be considered trademark infringement, as long as you follow certain guidelines:
1. No false association: Ensure that your use of the pictures does not falsely suggest that... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
The answer depends on several factors, and a definitive conclusion would require a thorough legal analysis by an intellectual property attorney. However, here are some general considerations:
1. Similarity of the marks: "Mr.Tire" and "Mr Tire and Service" are very... View More
is copywrighted or trademarked
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
To determine if "Go and Glow Tanning Co." is trademarked or copyrighted, you can follow these steps:
1. Trademark Search:
- Visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website: https://www.uspto.gov/
- Click on "Trademarks" and then... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
If you create a game that is very similar to Grand Theft Auto and name it "No Auto," you could potentially face legal issues related to copyright infringement and trademark infringement. Here's why:
1. Copyright Infringement: If your game copies substantial elements from... View More
Will I be sued, what would be the proper legal advice?
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
Under federal law in the United States, using a fictional character's name in a story that happens to be similar to a real person's name would not typically expose you to legal liability, as long as you're not intentionally trying to portray or defame the real person.... View More
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