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answered on Jun 15, 2021
Depends if it is available and what context you want to do it
answered on May 21, 2021
Contact the company that handles the licenses and ask for one.
Contact an attorney for further assistance.
Can he file suit since it was under duress? There is alot of money in royalties on the line
answered on May 10, 2021
You definitely have to run very fast to talk to an attorney.
There may be some criminal issues as well.
The nonprofit voluntarily dissolved as of 4/30/2021 and will not be re-organizing. They held a trademark which according to the USPTO there's been no action on it since 2016 and doesn't reflect an "assignment." I have a similar nonprofit and would like to acquire that... View More 
answered on May 2, 2021
The USPTO will refuse to register a trademark when an identical or similar trademark is already registered. Typically, when a nonprofit is dissolved, it is required to transfer all of its assets and property to another nonprofit. It is possible that another organization may now own the mark.... View More
I am a single-member owner of an LLC. I have a website for my company in which I created all of the blogs for. I submitted a group of published short literary works copyright application and I listed myself as the author but said the claimant is my LLC and that I was transferring the rights to the... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2021
Probably both.
For beginners you need to consult with an attorney.
In general if you are granting your rights to a company, whether you own or not, it is the company the owner then.
An LLC can be a pass through entity for tax purposes, but can be an independent entity for... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2021
You need to contact a patent attorney to get this done.
You most likely have two options depending what aspect of the license plate trim you are trying to protect. If you are trying to get coverage for the ornamental design of the trim, then you'll likely need a design patent. If you... View More
It. He has been working on the next book and when he finishes it, he was going to format it as an ebook and sell it. We have recently discovered that his book is being sold online. I actually purchased one off Google to see if it is the entire book. It is. On another site, it shows almost 600... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2021
Check the contract he signed with the publisher.
Also check the book if it is the same copyright he registered, if he registered anything.
Contact the publisher of the books you are finding.
They may be left overs, and in many cases royalties do not start until expenses are... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2021
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answered on Dec 31, 2020
If you're planning to use movie characters, you run a high risk of copyright infringement. Characters are copyright-protected. Please consult with an experienced IP attorney before you embark on this project to fully assess your risks.
The company publishing/editing my book states I need an international copyright and they are trying to sell me one for $1,100 for a lifetime copyright. I have registered and submitted my book to the US Copyright Office with a receipt as follows:
The following files were successfully... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2020
Yes, it sounds like an upsell. Most US authors only register in the US. Are there certain countries where you intend to market your book, and you are particularly concerned that you might have a large audience there, and it might be extensively copied there? If not, tell your publisher no thank... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2020
In order to get an answer to this question, you'll need to have a confidential consultation with an intellectual property attorney, so that you can describe what you mean. Your innovation/idea may be protectable by patent, copyright, contract or other types of law, or it may not be legally... View More
For my logo I’d like to incorporate the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers lightning symbol but don’t know if I can because I don’t know if it is copyrighted/ trademarked.
answered on Nov 24, 2020
This is an interesting question because SCG Power Rangers LLC abandoned one of its Power Rangers registered trademarks (which includes the lightning symbol) back in 2017. Whether or not you can use a trademark without getting in trouble depends on several factors, which can sometimes be clear cut... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2020
You would need to be more specific to get a definite answer. Are you wanting to use a generic image of a thunder bolt or one that is used by another company or person? Are you making any money from the Twtich platform?
Or could I use the work crayon instead ?
answered on Nov 11, 2020
Hi there. The USPTO determines if marks are similar by the way they sound, not the way they are spelled. So, changing the C to a K would not make a difference.
You may be able to use the word crayon depending on the product. I highly suggest you call and speak to a licensed trademark... View More
I want to start a clothing business and I have celebrities on some of my clothing. could I get sued? if so how could I get around that? If I still decide to proceed with this particular design should I file for an LLC?
answered on Nov 9, 2020
Hi there. Unfortuntely there is not a clear yes or no answer to your question without more information. It depends on how the celebrities are portrayed and if your products fall under fair use or satire exceptions, among other things. You should speak with a Texas trademark and copyright lawyer to... View More
I'm a tutor but not an author.
Let's say I'm teaching poker.
1) I've made a set of PowerPoint slides based on various books that I use when I teach. There are famous card hands given as examples. I know that the hands can't be copyrighted, and the analysis... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2020
1) Copyright covers the expression itself, not the idea. So if you're discussing strategies/approaches/ideas your risk should be low. If this is strictly for educational purposes (i.e. you're only using them for private instruction), this also helps you in a fair use defense to a... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2020
You should consult with an experienced patent lawyer. This is not something you should try on your own. Determining whether you infringe a patent is complicated and best left to professionals. A patent lawyer can help you find the relevant patents in your industry and advise you during product... View More
My trademark application is live and pending yet I recently realized someone with a similar name like mine, they just changed the last letter on the word, so instead of Y they replaced it with an E. So can I send a cease and desist even though my application is pending yet live? The other company... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2020
The use of a mark which is similar in sight and sound used for similar goods and or services is infringement. Is the other mark used for sale of similar goods and or services?
I landed a drone in nrg parking lot when they were closed. The drone messed up and did an emergency landing. They took my drone and told me they wanted to check the footage then they would return my drone the next day. The next day which was september 16 they kept give me the run around. I found... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
Unfortunately, it might not ever be released if it is evidence against you. You may have both civil and criminal liability for the use of the drone, and it is a more serious crime if the facility is classified as critical infrastructure. Your best bet is probably to convince Joe Walters that you... View More
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