I cannot afford lawyer. I am pakistani based seller. I sold 1 item of trademarked listing. E bay has frozen my acccount with my money in it. what can I do.
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answered on May 22, 2023
If your eBay account has been frozen due to selling an item that infringes on a trademark, it is important to address the issue promptly. Here are a few steps you can consider:
Review eBay's policies: Familiarize yourself with eBay's policies regarding trademark infringement and... Read more »
I created my own scaled up version of the Lego flower in a 3d modeling software. So the model is mine and I was wondering if I could continue to sell them without including the Lego name in the title.
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
While you created your own scaled-up version of the Lego flower in a 3D modeling software, it is important to note that Lego has trademark and copyright protection over their products. Therefore, using the name "Lego" in the title or description of your 3D model product could be... Read more »
A reputable online fashion brand
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
Yes, there are legal requirements that you need to consider when starting an online fashion brand. Here are a few important steps to take:
Choose a business structure: You will need to decide on a legal business structure for your brand, such as a sole proprietorship, LLC, or corporation.... Read more »
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Yes. If a text component of a registered mark is in the singular form, it is infringed by use of the plural. The issue is whether the mark is "confusingly similar" to another mark, and mere pluralization of a text component in a mark is considered too similar for registration.... Read more »
Am I allowed to use an image of a girl and dog, deliberately meant to resemble the coppertone ads of the 1960s, as a logo for my band?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
Deliberate copying or modification of someone else's image may constitute willful copyright infringement with serious consequences, especially if done for financial gains. You would be well-advised to carefully discuss your specific plans with an experienced intellectual property lawyer... Read more »
answered on Apr 21, 2022
Trademarks are registered within classes of goods and services, and the same mark may be allowed to be registered in different classes if there is no likelihood of confusion.
LAWYER UP VIRGINIA (reg 6329342) is registered in Class 45 for attorney services. (The word VIRGINIA in this... Read more »
answered on Dec 14, 2021
You need to consult with an attorney for a review of your options.
answered on Nov 12, 2021
The U.K. and some other countries allow a single registration for a series of trademarks. In the U.S., distinctively different words or images are registered individually.
These days people are making money not by selling products but by filling case against small level dropshipping store in the name of trademark infringement. Platform like Ebay and amazon neither send any warning nor a solution to the seller once the case is filled. On the other hand plantiff ask... Read more »
answered on Oct 30, 2021
If the trademark is not yours and you do not know of the alleged infringement of trademark, you should not be liable. You should at least hire an attorney to stop them from suing you. Even defending should not be expensive. They can ask what they want. What they can get it is another story. I would... Read more »
Dear lawyer.
Unfortunately, I involuntarily found myself in an unpleasant situation and I would be happy for your help. I have an account at Marketplace site, where I sell products from a variety of different suppliers. A few days ago, an e-mail was sent to me from a lawyer (on behalf of... Read more »
answered on Aug 3, 2021
You can be dragged to an American court by virtue of you selling here.
There are different tools to deal with the lawsuit if you think it is an error.
You need to consult with an attorney review all the documentation you have.
Best luck!
answered on May 29, 2021
Probably not
You should consult an attorney to evaluate your options and risks
answered on May 15, 2021
Maybe
Depends on whether other trademarks are similar or share elements that can confuse a buyer
Consult with an attorney
My paypal account got suspended, due to a court order below and I never receive any email from the law firm before. Also the claim is strange, I never use or produce any of those company products. As my company is base in Hong Kong how can I defense myself from this law suit?
Court: US... Read more »
answered on Sep 18, 2020
Hello, and I'm sorry to hear that you have been sued. Unfortunately, a lawsuit in the US District Court is a very serious matter. There are lots of issues that you need to explore, and at minimum, you will need to respond to the Complaint (usually by filing an answer or motion to dismiss)... Read more »
answered on Jun 30, 2020
Possibly, trademark cancellation refers to the trademark's registration. The mark may have been cancelled as a result of an opposition proceeding by a competing trademark owner or the USPTO may have cancelled the mark for failure to maintain required filings, in which case this trademark... Read more »
I’m trying to see if could buy off from the owner this trademark 86480383
answered on Jun 19, 2020
You can look up a trademark owner's contact information at tsdr.uspto.gov. You can then contact the trademark owner, and make your offer. You may want to seek business and legal advice to make sure you offer an appropriate price, and to make sure the trademark is assigned to you properly... Read more »
I understand that you cannot use the stylized version of the word (eg: logo) belonging to the filer; however, I am confused as to whether or not the trademark prevents individuals from using this basic word.
answered on May 25, 2020
Many basic words are used as trademarks. Your use of even a part of the trademark in the same category/class of goods may be confusingly similar to consumers and will likely be deemed as infringement. Also, the trademark office may reject such an application for registration on the basis of... Read more »
answered on May 11, 2020
While the designation on the USPTO may say "abandoned", it does not mean that the owner of the mark is not continuing to use it. It just means that the person failed to deliver the materials/information required by the USPTO to proceed. It would be good for you to do a thorough search... Read more »
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answered on May 7, 2020
Probably not if the copyright in the song is still active.
RYAN'S WORLD - Trademark Details
Status: 602 - Abandoned-Failure To Respond Or Late Response
Serial Number87770633
Goods and ServicesStreaming of audio and video materials on the Internet; broadcast communication services, namely, transmission of data, graphical... Read more »
answered on May 7, 2020
In the United States, trademark rights under common law are based on priority of use, not registration. It is possible that this trademark owner has continued to use the trademark, but just simply failed to file the necessary maintenance failings in order to keep the registration alive. Your use... Read more »
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answered on Feb 20, 2020
Trademark protection is based on use as a source identifier of goods or services. If that fingerprint isn't identifying the source of a good or service, the likely answer is no.
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