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ACADIGM
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Registration No. 2745216 for the mark ACADIGM was cancelled in 2012 for the owner's failure to submit proof of continuing use in the sixth year after registration. No other application to register ACADIGM is pending. If the owner's use has continued, a new application should be filed... View More 
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
Yes, you can re-register your trademark "ACADIGM" under certain conditions. Trademark registration is designed to protect your brand and ensure that it is uniquely associated with your products or services. If your trademark has expired or if there have been significant changes to your... View More
so we found this website Noorarts.net and we believe they are benefiting from our traffic as they cater to our client base even though they sell different products. Is there any way we can do something about this. As I sated above they only started one year ago, and it was actually smart on their... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
In cases where you believe another website is unfairly benefiting from the reputation and traffic of your established brand, several steps can be taken. First, it's important to determine whether you have a trademark on your brand name "Noorart." If your brand name is trademarked,... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
To use a registered trademark as part of a product, such as a toy, you need to contact the owner of the trademark. The trademark owner is the individual or entity that has legally registered the trademark and holds the rights to grant permission for its use. You can find who owns a trademark by... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
If you use a USA trademark in Europe without authorization, the consequences depend on various factors, including whether the trademark is registered or well-known in Europe and the nature of your usage. Trademarks are territorial, meaning that a trademark registered in the USA is protected in the... View More
I am the SVP of Cyber Intelligence at the Institute of World Politics. We are a non-profit, accredited, graduate school offering 5 masters and a doctoral program. Our students are diplomats, soldiers, and spies.
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
To use the Spy vs. Spy characters, you would need to obtain permission from the rights holder. These characters originated in MAD Magazine, which is owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Therefore, Warner Bros. or its specific division that manages MAD Magazine's intellectual... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
To find out the status of a patent application submitted through Mitsubishi or any other entity, you have several options to explore. Initially, you can check the public databases provided by patent offices, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the U.S. or the World... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
Using a section of a song in your student film, even with the lyrics removed and dubbed over, can be complex when considering fair use provisions. Fair use is determined by factors such as the purpose and character of your use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount and substantiality of... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2024
Using a trademarked name for your new tech company can be legally complex and potentially risky. Trademarks are protected intellectual property, and using a trademarked name without permission could lead to legal issues, including allegations of trademark infringement.
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answered on Mar 3, 2024
Using a name that is already trademarked in one category for a new company in a different category, such as from entertainment/toys to tech, might be possible, but it depends on several factors. Trademarks are generally sector-specific, meaning that protection typically extends only to the same or... View More
I’m starting a YouTube channel and want to sell my own merchandise through print on demand. Shirts and hats with my logo and YouTube name on it. I don’t have a bunch of upstart money, so do I have to register a trademark through the US government before I can sell?
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
In the US, formal trademark registration is not a prerequisite for selling products bearing your logo or brand name. Consider these points:
Common Law Trademark Rights: Your use of a unique logo and brand name in business operations instantly grants you common law trademark rights. This... View More
I’m starting a YouTube channel and want to sell my own merchandise through print on demand. Shirts and hats with my logo and YouTube name on it. I don’t have a bunch of upstart money, so do I have to register a trademark through the US government before I can sell?
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
No, you are not required to register a trademark through the US government before you can sell merchandise like shirts and hats featuring your YouTube name or logo. Trademark registration offers legal protections, including the exclusive right to use the mark in connection with the goods or... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
To trademark your ens legis, or legal entity, it's crucial to understand that trademarks in the United States are meant to protect brands, logos, names, and symbols used on goods and services to identify their source. If you have durable power of attorney over an ens legis and have already... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
Choosing a business name is a significant step in establishing your brand and presence in the market. Using your legal name, Billy, as part of your business name, such as "Billy The Kid - Home Repair & Restoration," is generally permissible. However, it's essential to consider a... View More
We are a non profit in Washington DC. We are having a Technology conference and have a session where vendors will pitch their Road Safety Product or solution to the audience (the sharks) and the audience will vote for the most innovative. We would like to name the session Shark Tank but want to be... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
Using the title "Shark Tank" for a session in your technology conference could potentially raise trademark infringement concerns, even with the best of intentions. The title "Shark Tank" is a well-known trademark associated with the popular television show where entrepreneurs... View More
Hi there
I am a resin artist and I a currently wanting to purchase 3D prints for some new artwork.
I found the trademark document for Sour Patch Kids Candy on your website but I can buy the 3d print to make models of this character. Is it illegal to make models of this character... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
Creating and selling models of the Sour Patch Kids character, even as part of artwork and not as candy, could potentially infringe on the trademark rights held by the owners of the Sour Patch Kids brand. Trademarks protect the use of specific symbols, designs, or expressions related to goods or... View More
I made a website that uses free copyrighted values. The owner claims that my site acts as a material substitute for their site and demands I remove all references and usage of their values. I don't know if there's anything I can do in this situation besides comply.
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In this situation, it's important to carefully review the claims made by the owner of the copyrighted values and assess whether your website does indeed act as a material substitute for their site. Consider the extent to which your website relies on or replicates the copyrighted values, and... View More
I am a patent holder and inventor of a novel intelligent edge computing solution that Intel may be interested. This patent, “Classification System”, USPN 11144748, issued 10/12/2021, describes a scalable, low-power, and real-time solution that can perform machine learning functions such as... View More
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
To approach Intel with your patented technology, it's advisable to start by visiting Intel's official website. Look for sections dedicated to innovation, partnerships, or technology licensing. These areas often provide guidance on how to submit proposals or inventions for consideration.... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
If your father held a patent from 1968 to 1983 and you believe his invention was unfairly used after his passing, it's crucial to understand the specifics of patent laws. Patents typically protect inventions for a limited time, which for many countries is 20 years from the filing date. Since... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
Sorry, but there is really not much that can be done now.
Firstly, patents expire. When a patent expires, the owner is not able to enforce it anymore. Your father's patent, if i issued in 1968, would have expired in 1985.
If the patent expired in 1985, and if someone... View More
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