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2 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Utah on
Q: Trademark 88412652 can i apply for that trademark
Felicia Altman
Felicia Altman
answered on Sep 20, 2023

When looking at the USPTO this mark is shown as abandoned. If the USPTO mark the trademark as dead then it is no longer protected and someone else can file for the mark. If the mark is still in-use and registered/active another individual or company would be unable to register for the mark.

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Q: Trademark 88412652 can i apply for that trademark
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answered on Sep 24, 2023

To determine if you can apply for the trademark associated with serial number 88412652, you'll need to check its current status in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. If the trademark is listed as abandoned or expired and there are no other conflicting marks, you... View More

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Q: Can I use the same color in general with an app and we do similar business but different UI designs

Is it possible for me to use a color? "blue" which another business already uses, we are similar businesses but our app layout is very different.

David Aldrich
David Aldrich
answered on Aug 3, 2023

Someone can always sue; the important question is whether someone would have a reasonable case against you. Usually, color alone is not sufficient to establish an enforceable trademark right, but there are exceptions, when a color has become associated with a particular product in the minds of... View More

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Q: Can I use the same color in general with an app and we do similar business but different UI designs

Is it possible for me to use a color? "blue" which another business already uses, we are similar businesses but our app layout is very different.

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answered on Aug 6, 2023

In general, using a common color like "blue" in a business application is not likely to be considered trademark infringement, especially if the overall design, layout, and branding are distinct. Trademark protection usually requires a specific combination of elements that create a unique... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Utah on
Q: Am I able to use motivational/inspirational quotes and make a profit?

Think famous quotes from Oprah or Steve Jobs or Dale Carnegie. Say I'm compiling a book of quotes to sell, or even emailing them out each day for a fee or something like that. Can I use other people's motivational/inspirational quotes (with or without attributing it to them) legally?... View More

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answered on May 24, 2023

Using motivational/inspirational quotes from famous individuals in a book or for profit can potentially raise copyright concerns. While short phrases or expressions may not be protected by copyright, using substantial portions of copyrighted works or attributing quotes without permission can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Utah on
Q: Is there a patent for a Helmet in a baseball cap?
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answered on Jan 24, 2023

One good way to research this is to use patents.google.com, type in various relevant keywords, and see what you find. For example, try: https://patents.google.com/?q=helmet+baseball+cap&oq=helmet+in+baseball+cap and various other variations.

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Trademark for Utah on
Q: Can I use the tagline "The Whoniverse, the Multiverse, to infinity and beyond..." in a logo for a travel agency

I am designing a logo for a travel agent that will be used at comic conventions and similar fan experiences to advertise a service that arranges travel to such conventions.

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answered on Jan 22, 2023

Although there are trademark registrations for marks including the words WHONIVERSE and MULTIVERSE, use of these words in a slogan should be considered fair use and not infringing as they are generic terms.

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property for Utah on
Q: Can they take garnishment after 9 years For property
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answered on Aug 15, 2023

It's advisable to consult with an attorney to review the specific details of your case and determine the applicable laws and limitations.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Copyright, Criminal Law and Intellectual Property for Utah on
Q: Can a storage facility be sued for violation of an NDA

I am writing a book about real events that happened to me/family. I stored the documents for my book in a storage facility. The owners signed an NDA to be able to read my book so far. I moved out of state and they sold my property for non-payment. Can I sue them for breaching the NDA by disclosing... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 11, 2023

No. Your non-payment constitutes a prior material breach that authorized them to sell your stuff and excuses their breach of the NDA.

Q: How can I find patents filed on my truck?

I have good reason to believe my truck was modified for patents

Omar Darwich
Omar Darwich
answered on Jul 7, 2021

You could consult with an attorney.

To be clear you believe your truck had aftermarket parts installed in order to somehow get a patent on the truck?

4 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property and Trademark for Utah on
Q: Is the name of my podcast infringing a trademark, and should I change it?

I have a podcast, and we are just coming up on 10 episodes this weekend. After a google search, and I don't know why I didn't think to do this before, we realized that there is another podcast by the same exact name as ours! In fact, there are two or three. I'm worried we could get... View More

Omar Darwich
Omar Darwich
answered on Jun 29, 2021

So I don't want to sound like Im beating a dead horse, but you should consult with an attorney.

That might not be enough to pass the likelihood of confusion test or perhaps there might not be a need to add that subtitle.

consult with an attorney! we dont bite

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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Utah on
Q: If I were to market/sell a caffeine free energy substitute using a pouch delivery system would that be against patent?

I understand there are many products that use saliva based delivery (pouch) methods. Are all of these required to gain permission or establish patents to market and sell these types of products?

Thank you

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Jun 2, 2021

depends

consult with an attorney

you would need to look and see if there are any patents associated with that in the jurisdiction where you plan to make, sell or import

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Personal Injury for Utah on
Q: Left personal property behind in nevada hotel room. Staff say nothing has been found since april 2018

Contacted them by email and by phone many times. I am certain staff did not turned it in.

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Wesley Winsor
answered on Dec 12, 2018

I am not sure that you posited a question. I will try to answer what you might be asking and that is whether a hotel is liable to disclose or facilitate the return of property left at their hotel by tenants if the tenant reports that it was left there.

The hotel's position is that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Trademark for Utah on
Q: If I am using the name DadPoolTV for streaming online and creating content, am I violating any tradmarks for DeadPool?

I am using the username DadPoolTV for creating videos and streaming content online through Twitch.TV and Mixer.com and YouTube.

Am I at risk of violating DeadPools copyright on the name?

Griffin Klema
Griffin Klema
answered on Nov 14, 2018

The answer to your question should be obtained in a confidential setting with a lawyer, not here on a public forum. You wouldn't want a "bad" answer to be public information and then used against you later. The short answer is maybe, and I recommend you consult an attorney if you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Trademark for Utah on
Q: If a company has their logo elements trademarked and another company wants to sell products in the same category with

an almost identical brand logo with the same meaning, is there a way to co-exist? Can the 2nd company offer to pay an up front and/or annual trademark usage fee to the first company in order to selling similarly-branded products in the same category? If so, what is a customary fee to secure the... View More

Griffin Klema
Griffin Klema
answered on Nov 14, 2018

Short answer: Maybe.

Long answer: It depends on the willingness of the first company (who has the trademark registration) to either license its trademark rights, or otherwise work out a deal with the second company to allow a potentially confusingly similar mark to exist in the same market....
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Utah on
Q: My dad invented insta fire and on most of the the patent abstracts his name is changed not only the he named him produc

Pantent #6093224 inventer Gary T Jones

Griffin Klema
Griffin Klema
answered on Nov 14, 2018

It is not clear what your question is (maybe you submitted the form before typing the full question?). The USPTO shows "Gary T. Jones" as the first named inventor on U.S. patent no. 6,093,224. The abstract for that patent does not include any names.

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Utah on
Q: Would I be able to sell rainbird an idea/ improvement to their original impact pop up sprinkler?
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answered on Jul 2, 2018

It is possible to sell an idea without a patent or at least a pending application but it is very difficult. Without patent protection, other people will be able to make the same product without paying you so the company that pays you is at a disadvantage unless there was some big advantage to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Utah on
Q: I have designed a logo for an LLC, but when it was time to pay my agreed-upon fees, they ceased communication.

Our communication, agreement, and design-files, were all exchanged via e-mail. Also I have included "Copyright 2018 name" in my initial file-proposals. Lastly, I am not located in the U.S.

What can I do to claim my fees?

Benton R Patterson III
Benton R Patterson III
answered on Apr 23, 2018

If you have not been paid for your work under a valid contract, you should contact an attorney in the US about collecting what is owed to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming, Intellectual Property and Trademark for Utah on
Q: If trademark is registered as board game (Goods and Services is: Board games) would it be enforceable under video games?
Andrew Zulieve
Andrew Zulieve
answered on Jan 31, 2018

Possibly. The respective goods or services need not be identical to one another, only sufficiently related such that consumers would be expected to encounter the respective goods or services under similar buying conditions.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Utah on
Q: How can i protect writers on a public app from having their work stolen or Infringed upon?

I want to make an app where authors and writers can show their work and sell it to others. How can i do something like this and still protect them from having their work stolen?

Brian K Jackson
Brian K Jackson
answered on Oct 28, 2016

There are lots of ways to go about it. Some people use watermarks, you can also write a disclosure of copyright infringement. The most important thing to do is to ensure that all the documents are dated to prove when they were created. Registering them would most likely be too expensive of an... View More

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