Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

Writing Study Guides

I want to write and publish study guides for popular technical certification to be sold for profits.

Am I required to get any permission from the institute that owns an manages the certification?


Asked on 1/26/04, 6:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
D. Alexander Floum, Esq.

Re: Writing Study Guides

Yes, probably. To the extent the institute owns a certification mark, you need a license to use their trademark.

You should consult a trademark attorney. I teach trademark law to lawyers and law school students, and practice trademark and copyright law.

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Answered on 1/27/04, 12:45 pm


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