Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia
Is it a violation of trademark law to reuse an item you have purchased in another item and then sell it? For example, use of a Coke can to create something that you would then sell as an art object.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yes, assuming the item at issue qualifies for trade or service mark protection and you do not otherwise have permission.
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As a Franchise Attorney I can say the following. What you describe would be considered trademark infringement by the registered owner. A better course of action is to seek a license for the proposed use of the trademark. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.
Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.
Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation
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