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I am looking to design a few t shirts for sale that includes the map of auto race tracks. These tracks include Circuit of the Americas, SPA and Monza. Would this be an infringement of the t shirts only feature the map with the name of the track?
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answered on Apr 12, 2016
It could certainly be viewed that way. You need to take the proposed design to an IP attorney for a personal consultation. Good luck.
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answered on Mar 4, 2016
Without more facts it cannot be determined. You should at least have a consultation with an IP attorney who can advise you accordingly. Good luck.
answered on Jan 5, 2016
It is not too late to register your trademark if no one has registered it for the goods or service same as yours, and if the trademark is distinctive enough to meet the registration requirements. Contact a intellectual property attorney for the evaluation of your trademark and logo whether they can... View More 
they will sue me for bad infringement of their intellectual property. I have nothing with them. Can they really sue me for reselling something i bought, that i want to sell further? on ebay or amazon
answered on Jan 5, 2016
If you purchased a proprietary product in the U.S. from the proprietary right owner's authorized dealer and resold it, your sale might be protected under the first sale doctrine, which means the right owner has exhausted his right after he sold the product. However, if the mall stall is not... View More
I'm Not really sure about it but that's what appear on 'our' website
answered on Dec 8, 2015
Your lawyer would have to review the agreement you made when you contracted to hire the website/logo designer.
Yes or No. Is it possible to plagiarize a disclaimer? Regardless of if I have it written by a lawyer or not, so can someone say my disclaimer is plagiarized if it is similar to another services disclaimer?
(I understand I should and will have a lawyer write this for me, but my question... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2015
Your disclaimer, like anything else on a website, must have very precise legal language and the failure to do so could be very problematic. Good luck.
answered on Oct 22, 2015
http://www.trademarkplus.com/promo/trademarks/trademark-cost-of-trademark-name.asp?afid=g109
That is just one result from a simple internet search.
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answered on Sep 26, 2015
You should research the status of the term "selfie". You can consult an IP attorney if you are concerned. Good luck.
He lied and said he hasn't stolen my work when in fact, he has. I have proof of it. My work is on file with the US Copyright Office. I am not out any money but I would like to see him answer for lying. Do I need to press charges in criminal court? Do I take him to small claims court? Do I... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2015
You will need to first have a cease and desist letter sent to the person and then file a lawsuit for the violation of your copyright. I suggest hiring an IP lawyer its your only real option.
answered on Aug 2, 2012
The answer to your question depends on several factors, including: the length of time you operated the business, the notoriety you had while operating the business, whether someone has begun using the name, how long ago the business ceased operating, as well as several other factors. I suggest you... View More
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