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Would it be best to trademark the logo first? And what if I do start marketing without trademarking the logo and someone else steals and trademarks the logo before me, what do I do in that situation?
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
If you've created a logo for your brand, it's generally a good idea to consider trademarking it before you start marketing. Trademarking your logo can provide legal protection and help prevent others from using a similar mark in a way that could cause confusion among consumers or... View More 
I tried writing to S.J. Miller Co., the last entity to produce it with no reply. I do not believe a patent exists on this game. I'm trying to see what would be involved from a legal standpoint to reissue the game.
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
Re-issuing or producing an obsolete game like "Royalty" requires careful consideration of intellectual property rights. First, it's essential to determine whether the game is still under copyright. In the United States, works created and published before 1978 have a copyright term of... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
To protect your intellectual property (IP) without filing a patent, you can start by maintaining detailed records of your creation process. This includes dated sketches, notes, and any development documents. These records can serve as evidence of your authorship and the timeline of your invention.... View More
What would it cost me to Trademark them?
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In Connecticut, trademarking your superhero characters can help protect their names and distinctive elements, preventing others from using similar marks in a way that could cause confusion. Whether you should trademark all four depends on factors like their commercial use and the level of... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Copyright protects the specific expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves. This means you cannot copyright the concept of a QR code. QR codes are a standardized technology used for encoding information, and their fundamental design is not something that can be owned through copyright.... View More
I'm owner of a small business Company in Wallingford Connecticut and we need a trademark license from Uber Technologies INC. to manufacture and sell our Product with the mention allusive to this brand please
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answered on Mar 10, 2023
For a trademark license, it is recommended that you seek the advice of a licensed attorney who specializes in intellectual property law. They can assist you in drafting a licensing agreement with Uber Technologies Inc. that meets your specific needs and protects your business interests.
answered on May 22, 2021
You need to consult with an attorney on the steps you need to take
Best luck
Video- game for commercial use, Environment creation.
answered on Sep 29, 2020
This is a tough area of U.S. trademark law, and courts have different views on scope of trademark protection for buildings. On the one hand, rights-holders do have the right to exclude others from using the building images in commerce in a way that denotes "designation of origin" or has a... View More
I also filed a trademark with them and I don’t believe they ever filed for one and just took my money.
answered on Aug 22, 2020
It sounds like you might have a contract breach, but their fine print probably says that you have to arbitrate the dispute in California and that damages are limited to the price paid to them. You may have to consult with a California attorney to review your specific details in this regard.... View More
Looking for trademark help.
answered on Jul 10, 2020
The ability to register a trademark depends on many factors including whether the mark is merely descriptive, whether there will be a likelihood of confusion between the mark and another registered mark, particularly when the marks are in identical or related class/categories of goods or services,... View More
I have been writing poetry inspired by a television show and I'm interested in potentially publishing them in a book. I have not used any characters' names but some poems are based on plots or perceptions within the show. I intend to use original artwork and the poems are original.... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2020
Your question poses an interesting issue concerning the relationship between copyright rights and "fair use", which is a defense that can be raised to the claim of copyright infringement. Your poetry, even if inspired by the TV show, could be viewed as a "transformative" use of... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2020
In order to keep a USPTO trademark registration alive, periodically you must make filings. From what you report, it appears that the 6 year deadline passed to submit proof of continued use by the 6th year after registration. However, the USPTO gives a 6 month grace period to correct the omission.... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2019
If using any unique signifier from any pre-existing source (Harry Potter novels/movies, in this case), I would indeed worry about that.
Your first step before committing to that brand is to consult with a trademark registration attorney who, will be able, in addition to registration... View More
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