Re: Re: Re: Rock Band T-shirts
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Posted by M. Arthur Auslander on August 31, 2003 at 06:58:26:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Rock Band T-shirts posted by miguel maldonado on August 29, 2003 at 15:32:17:
: : : I have checked loads of band sites, but I have not found any TM next to their name. : : : Could I legally make a t-shirt printing their name on the front without their permission. : : Dear Mr. Athauda, : : Without taking professional responsability, an ® is the statutory notice that binds without actual notice. : : There may be common law right that you might infringe that may be stoppable. : : In these days, if I represented a band, I'd have at least an application for a clothing trademark. : : A trademark search would help. Even if it did not show a registration or application, if the band is in the know, and find you, and have the money to hire good attorney's to threaten or sue it could cost more than its is worth. : : There is also an antidilution statute now that may extend rights. : : M. Arthur Auslander : : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : : 3008 Johnson Ave., New York, NY 10463 : : 718-543-0266, aus@auslander.com : : ELAINE's Workshop® : : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : : Reality Check® Dear Mr. Maldonado, If I represented the band you would be in trouble. M. Arthur Auslander Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 3008 Johnson Ave., New York, NY 10463 7185430266, aus@auslander.com ELAINE's Workshop® E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ Reality Check®
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