I just started working on a disruptive token to introduce in the crytpo space platforms in relation to the social & retail service settings. I'm in the U.S. and I am aware of the stringent regulations surrounding the issue of whether or not a token is considered a security. My token involves a... Read more »
Refer to the Howey Test, which is the most prominently used characteristics applied to analyze whether a debt or equity security exists. If you are still unsure, I would recommend obtaining counsel who is familiar with securities law. Remember, securities law is a federal issue for the most part,... Read more »
Nope, your brand and your product are two separate trademarks and would need two separate trademark registrations.
Even though you can't physically see air, it is composed of several components that it's created from such as nitrogen and oxygen.
You cannot claim something natural. It has to be manmade.
You can claim a machine or device that uses air. For instance, a hot air balloon.
It depends. Do you and your co author have an agreement between you? If so, the terms of the contract will govern. If there is no agreement are you selling the actual copyright or an interest in royalties. Without an agreement, you can sell your part of the copyright, or a royalty interest.
I’ve had the name longer but they’ve used it first in commerce and it is Not registered
The US is a "first to use" jurisdiction in terms of trademark registration and not a "first to register" jurisdiction. If you were first to use the name and the first to apply to register the name, potentially, you should speak with a trademark registration lawyer--and I'd be happy to do... Read more »
Hi. I wrote most of the code for an app. It exists in my own personal, private repository (aka, code storage). The company for which I was writing the code was incorporated, but I never signed anything saying that the code was owned by them, nor is there a contract saying as such. All the code and... Read more »
Greetings. You say you were writing code "for" a company. We would need more facts to determine who owns the work product. In New York, a formal employment relationship is not necessary to be deemed an employee within the meaning of the Copyright Act. The essential factor in determining whether... Read more »
I am dealing with an unscrupulous inventor who tries to sell his software patent. He tries to sell it with development done by a 3rd party. That 3rd party has already confirmed to me they are not interested in working on it, because the inventor is ineligible. Also, I was hired by the inventor to... Read more »
Once the patent issues or a patent application is published, then you should be able to see details in the assignment database at https://assignment.uspto.gov/patent/index.html#/patent/search . You will also be able to see the relevant information in Public PAIR once you know the application... Read more »
I'd like to create an illustrated image, print it on t-shirts and sell it online. This image would contain the name "Lambo" (slang for Lamborghini) and car that would look similar to Lamborghini sports car. So basically it would be a bit different.
I wrote to Lamborghini's customer... Read more »
You need to consult an attorney before venturing into the use of Lamborghini logos. Lamborghini brand is very well known and they most probably have trademarks registered. There need to be a "likelihood of confusion" analysis done by an attorney hired by you before you even manufacture sample... Read more »
Sir, would you tell me the process for getting trademark, and required documents. and how much time it take to get it.
Trademark applications for US registration are filed online via USPTO.org -- for a new registration, the costs are $275 per mark, per "class", plus whatever service fees your lawyer or service agency charges (if you choose to use assistance) -- It's possible to prepare the application yourself, but... Read more »
I would like to start giving art classes to amateur students. This would involve them producing a painting, using a picture as a guide. What are the legal parameters surrounding the pictures I can provide, from which they will copy? Is it a problem to have them print pictures from the internet or... Read more »
For personal use, not an issue, but if they are displayed publicly, like in a product label, periodical or on a website, there are potential problems, especially if the photo contains the likeness of a person without their permission. It gets tricky. Why not take some phots yourself. thereby giving... Read more »
In my mother's name a grandparent had left money for me to purchase a home or use for college once I was of age . My mother had withdrawn the money once we found our small home and my father had convinced me to put his name on the home in case of any accidents or lawsuits . 3 years later the story... Read more »
You should get in touch with the County Assessor. However, I believe that whoever is listed on the Deed will be billed no matter who pays.
I intend to begin performing on the stage as well as sell my music and other media content via digital platforms: all under my name. On the longer run I intend to establish a company that will be specializing in producing media content, managing artists performances (primarily as a booking agency),... Read more »
What is "gov legal name"? Do you mean your name? You actually need to trademark your name. While it seems odd, if your name is a brand, you need to protect it. Whether you incorporate at this point or not (and it generally is beneficial to do so), if your name will be the name of the... Read more »
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I would like to produce and sell a scratch-off world map poster and sell it on Amazon in the USA. I want to be sure that I won't get issues with this product because of trademarks and/or patents. I hope that you can give advice.
Are there patents for the scratch layer of a... Read more »
From a quick search of other Amazon offerings, my suspicion is no. Please see: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075K3G8XF/ref=dp_cerb_2 and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G3DPJMF/ref=dp_cerb_3 Further, a quick search of various patent databases doesn't show any obvious hits. That's just a guess, of... Read more »
My account was terminated and my commission not paid out, they claim it's due to my account being terminated because of intellectual property infringement. Is that legal, for them to keep the money I earned?
Whether this is legal or not will depend on the terms of the contract that you signed when you used their services. The terms are on their website (https://www.teepublic.com/terms). I have not reviewed their terms, and the link is for your convenience. This is not a full legal analysis of their... Read more »
I want to sell a wooden box that is similar to a competitor. It will be pretty built pretty much the same as the competitors. (the box has a base connected to it I want to use in mine). I will use different card designs, stain color, wood, and metal label.
I was told the appearance of a... Read more »
The appearance of a product can be a type of "mark" called a trade dress. Trade dress is concerned with the promotional aspects, or image, of a product or service that makes the presentation of the product or service distinctive. Trade dress does not apply to any aspect that is purely functional.... Read more »
I cannot 'deploy' the invention, of course, since I cannot issue credit cards. The idea is specific to how card fees are charged. How can I protect it.
I can't tell you that you can patent your invention. You can patent an invention that is patentable subject matter. It must be new, non-obvious and you must be the first to apply for a patent on the invention. You don't need a prototype so long as the invention is fully developed/designed.
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I am writing a recipe book for cooking various dishes using a slow cooker and pressure cooker. One of the registered TM of these devices is called “Instant Pot”. I want to use the "Instant Pot" in the title on the cover of the book. But “Instant Pot” is a registered TM.... Read more »
You should definitely ask for permission.
It is possible that they will come after you and stop you from using that name.
You can consider other alternative names.
If you contact them, it may be possible they grant you the right to use the name, and you should consider... Read more »
If your drawing is a near or exact copy of another's art work, that sounds like copyright infringement. There are a few defenses: https://www.lib.purdue.edu/uco/CopyrightBasics/exceptions.html
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step... Read more »
my patent number is 9138609....
I want to know is there an i.d. number as well?
There are a few different numbers associated with an issued patent. Besides the patent number, there is the document ID (US 20140200123 A1) and an application number (61753222) for patent no. 9,138,609. You can look up all the information on your patent through the USPTO's database, called Public... Read more »
I want to make a card game and want to sell in Amazon.com.
However, I would like to know if any of the card game ideas sold on the market are the same as the ideas that I would like to produce, so I would like to know if there is any copyright or legal problem.
PS: The package... Read more »
You may need to first consider whether you need a copyright, patent, and/or trademark, as a card game can conceivably involve different types of intellectual property rights. It's crucial to ensure you've done your research on similar products to determine whether you are violating any others' IP... Read more »
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