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    Copyright - Using Youtube Videos in Independent Documentary

    Dear Sir This would need to be approached on a case by case basis depending on the clip and the copyright owner. Further to benefit from the copyright infringement exceptions (such as fair use) one would have to look at the nature of the documentary in detail. You require detailed advice on...
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    Image copyright infringement on Amazon and Ebay (sellers)

    Dear Mike You should have your lawyers send a formal letter to the infringing party claiming ownership, to the website and to the ISP. I am happy to assist you through my firm. I offer an initial discount to forum members. Regards
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    Getty Images / Pinsent Masons - Copyright Claim

    If there are a number of you suffering from these letters I am happy to assist through my firm. Thanks Alistair
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    COmpany name

    Hi That being the case, based upon what you have said it seems that you are clear to go ahead. It's always worthwhile confirming that there is no UK registered trademark to be doubly safe. I cannot really be more specific without knowing the full details but you do seem to be in possession of...
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    Getty Images / Pinsent Masons - Copyright Claim

    Hi I can see how stressful this is for you. You certainly need representation and closing the company down can also create additional headaches with other creditors. Feel free to contact me for an alternative quote. Regards Alistair
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    COmpany name

    Hello I would advise to try to steer away from well known brands as company names as often these brands will benefit from trade mark protection on an international scale. This means that for example the owner of the Pepsi trade mark could threaten to sue you/your company for trade mark...
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    Legal Advice Needed

    Dear Okayra We are a firm of solicitors. Please contact me on [email protected] to advise further. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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    Copyright Infringement

    I suggest that you await their response. If it is negative please contact our law firm, we would be happy to assist.
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    Copy Righting and Food Industry

    Copyright would exist in the design drawings if they were original. You may also be able to obtain a design registration too. If you have vast funds or an investor and the box was regarded as a novel invention patent protection would also be possible. I suggest you also invent a logo to obtain...
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    Naming Issues - How Close is too close?

    It very much depends on whether they have goodwill in the UK. If not, a UK and EC trade mark registration is desirable and it would be wise to exclude North America from your web sales. Please pm me, we are a firm of solicitors who specialise in Intellectual Property and E commerce in the...
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    Demand to withdraw Trademark Application - Advice Needed

    Hello If they have goodwill in the UK they may be able to pursue you for passing off now or in the future though they would have to produce evidence of confusion. We are solicitors and are happy to assist.
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    failing company - advice required

    We are a firm of solicitors, please contact us and we will assist you. Not only will you require an insolvency expert to whom we can refer you but you also require urgent assistance to keep creditors at bay and to understand your contractual liabilities upon liquidation. Please PM me.
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    Taking legal action on someone in USA?

    If the stock is of high value it may be worthwhile pursuing it at least to letter before action stage. You would incur the cost of a UK solicitor, who would instruct a UK attorney on your behalf. If the stock is not of high value (worth 000's) it is unlikley to be a cost effective exercise I am...
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    Who to consult for company formation?

    Hi Steve, you are right in thinking that first and foremost you should consult a solicitor and not an accountant. We are happy to assist you and advise you on the best way to proceed with likely costs. Please contact me on [email protected]. Kind regards Alistair
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    Complex Web Site Privacy Policy T&C's

    Or contact our law firm - it's what we do. Regards Alistair
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