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Q: A Brand I am selling is trademarked in Europe can I get a trade mark here in the US for it?
Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Mar 21, 2023

You may, it happens all the time.

Consult with an attorney to understand your options.

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Q: My trademark has been maliciously tampered with by competitors on Amazon. Can I win in a legal case?

Products bearing my trademark have been maliciously tampered with by a competitor using a high-level Amazon Vendor Central (VC) account,and there are many victims of this type of attack.

The group using this account to launch attacks is mostly from China, and as far as I know, these... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 16, 2023

It sounds like you could win if you can clearly identify the perpetrators in China, serve them with process, and acquire jurisdiction over them. You should do your research first to make sure the perpetrators have assets in the United States you can seize to collect any favorable judgment. While... Read more »

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Q: I painted a painting with my coworkers at an event paid for by my manager. I quit and they won't return it. Is thisLegal

I painted a painting with my coworkers at an event paid for by my manager. It is a painting of my cat with my name on it. I quit working there and wanted the painting back and my manager said if I come to get it back it's theft. Is there anything I can do or do they legally own it because they... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 10, 2023

The ownership of the painting may depend on the specific circumstances of the event and any agreements made between you, your coworkers, and your manager. If there was no explicit agreement made about ownership of the painting, it may be considered jointly owned by all of the individuals who... Read more »

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Q: Are trademarks only valid for the category they are registered for?

Hi, looking to use some key words in a small online shop I have opened and am wondering if trademarks are only valid for the category they are registered in. For example: If i wanted to use a term in the title of an item listed for a t-shirt or sweatshirt, is this allowed because the trademark for... Read more »

Felicia Altman
Felicia Altman
answered on Feb 2, 2023

Yes, trademarks are only protect the mark in connection with the class it is registered in as well as the good and services description related to the mark. A similar or identical mark can be registered in a completely different category and in connection with a different set of goods and service... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Trademark and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: If I have created a cartoon character (original drawing) how do I protect it from being used (name or design) by others?

I have a character that I have designed and I have a name for that character. I plan to feature the character in merchandise, apparel, comic strips, digital media, original stories, posters and other artwork. How can I protect my character and character name from being used by other businesses or... Read more »

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Oct 8, 2022

The cartoon character can be the subject of a copyright registration, and its name can be a registered trademark.

You should register the copyright of a set of drawings that show the character in various poses from different angles.

Then, if the name of the character is novel and...
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Q: Can i use the word MyNirvana as my company name? The word Nirvana is trademarked
Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Sep 22, 2022

This depends on other circumstances such as similarity of goods or services you would like to offer under MyNirvana. It also depends on the territory in which you would like to use your company name and in which the word Nirvana is registered as trademark.

I would highly recommend you to...
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Q: I own an Instagram account that is the name of a company and they are wanting me to delete or hand it over.

I do post content relative to their service/product but I can remove or change it. I also added “Not affiliated with business name” in the bio.

Sergiy M Sivochek
Sergiy M Sivochek
answered on Aug 8, 2022

This question lacks sufficient detail to provide a meaningful answer. These types of demands are rather frequent and they are always very fact-specific. Sometimes those demands are warranted and sometimes not. The most important question here is whether the company that sent you that demand can... Read more »

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Q: can we reinstate this trademark with Serial Number88894416
Sergiy M Sivochek
Sergiy M Sivochek
answered on Aug 1, 2022

U.S. federal trademark application No. 88/894,416 ( for the mark DR. D'S REMEDIES " GIVING LIFE TO LIVES" and design) was abandoned on February 16, 2021 for failure to respond to the USPTO's Office Action (an official letter asking to make changes or refusing to register a mark... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property, Patents (Intellectual Property) and Trademark for Texas on
Q: Is it legal to use screenshots from software I've purchased, in training course material I create and sell - screenshots

only, not the software itself - without compensation to or permission of software seller?

Kevin E. Flynn
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answered on May 3, 2022

There is not a patent question here. This is a question of your end user agreement and possibly copyright law.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Trademark for Texas on
Q: Can I legally use the name Soul Snatcher for fishing lures and tackle?

This will include soft and hard baits, fishing rods, fishing accessories, and apparel.

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Apr 30, 2022

There is a live registration for SOULSNATCHAS (phonetic equivalent) in the category for apparel, another for SOUL SNATCHER in the category for adult sexual stimulation aids, and a pending application for SOUL SNATCHER in an apparel-related category, so those would preclude new registrations in... Read more »

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Q: I closed trademark January8, 2019 I never used it. Can it be reopened or do I need to register a new
John Martin Hilla
John Martin Hilla
answered on Mar 22, 2022

There are options to revive an abandoned mark, but it is likely at this point that you would need to file a new trademark registration application if you now intend to use it in relation to the sale of a product or service in interstate commerce.

Contact a trademark lawyer to discuss your...
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Q: I want to move my trademark to a anonymous trademark. Will people be able to see my old personal information?

Will trademark history be publicly visible?

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Jan 24, 2022

You need to consult with an attorney to map out your best strategy!

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Q: how to re aquire my trademark . it status is abandoned. als0 no statement of use
Thomas James
Thomas James
answered on Nov 3, 2021

If abandonment was due to unintentional delay in filing a statement of use or responding to an office action, you may file a petition to revive the abandoned application. If it was due to USPTO error, you can file a petition for reinstatement. In either case, the petition must be received in the... Read more »

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Q: If this trademark is abandoned, how can I get it for my wellness comany
Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Sep 25, 2021

You need to consult with an attorney.

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Q: hi I'm wanting to know if there's a way I could talk to the trademark owners of the word ''Trainwreck'' if possible?

I'm wanting to use the word in a book I'm writing, and I would like there permission

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Sep 3, 2021

You need to invest in a consultation with an attorney to analyze your case and provide options.

We can identify the owners and reach out to them.

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Q: I am filing a trademark, I have a coming soon page, but I am unsure if I should file as Section 1a or 1b.

I have a coming soon page on my site, but I am unsure if I should file as Section 1a or 1b, because I don't know if 1a only applies to someone who is using the class specified directed to their business already.

London Davenport
London Davenport
answered on Aug 25, 2021

Section 1a can only be used if a trademark is currently used in commerce. Section 1b is for marks that are not currently in use in commerce, but will be in use in commerce at a later date. Section 1b has some additional fees. You should consult with an attorney to find out which application you... Read more »

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Q: How can I trademark my podcast name?
Bill Hulsey
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answered on Jul 7, 2021

Yes, just as with any service mark. As long as it is not confusingly similar to another's podcast or similar product/service name.

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2 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Gaming for Texas on
Q: I have a username that is called AnoyingOrang, and I want to know if I’m able to trademark that username, if so, how?

I want to be able to keep this username for a very long time and don’t want any problems with other company’s or the YouTube Annoying Orange. Need help in understanding trademarking. I have a gaming account with the username AnoyingOrang and would like to move further with that account name.... Read more »

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on May 23, 2021

You need to consult with an attorney, so she can do a search and an analysis of the strenght of the mark.

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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Trademark for Texas on
Q: How do I go about using an item that is licensed for my small business printing? Please advise.
Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on May 21, 2021

Contact the company that handles the licenses and ask for one.

Contact an attorney for further assistance.

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