Paranormal Underground - Topic: My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.2 MysticalKnight on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77211 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77211

I was told 6 to 8 months. I have time. LOL

LOL!

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:42:34 -0700 GhostBreakers on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77208 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77208

Well, we went through Legal Zoom, which actually worked out quite well.

I think from start to finish it took six months.

I was told 6 to 8 months. I have time. LOL

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:24:46 -0700 MysticalKnight on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77205 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77205

Yes, I am actually trademarking it several ways. The attorney did the paperwork so I hope he knew what he was doing. LOL

How long did you have to wait to find out if it was approved?

Well, we went through Legal Zoom, which actually worked out quite well.

I think from start to finish it took six months.

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:21:44 -0700 GhostBreakers on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77191 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77191

That is great Kim.

I'm not sure how it works with group names, but with the magazine we had to select specific trademarks. So, for instance, Paranormal Underground the online and hard copy magazines are registered trademarks, which are two diffrerent categories (online and printed).

We had to show them the product before they would trademark anything. We found out just how particular they are when giving out trademarks.

Yes, I am actually trademarking it several ways. The attorney did the paperwork so I hope he knew what he was doing. LOL

How long did you have to wait to find out if it was approved?

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:42:56 -0700 MysticalKnight on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77190 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77190

Yes it is and now awaiting trademark.

That is great Kim.

I'm not sure how it works with group names, but with the magazine we had to select specific trademarks. So, for instance, Paranormal Underground the online and hard copy magazines are registered trademarks, which are two diffrerent categories (online and printed).

We had to show them the product before they would trademark anything. We found out just how particular they are when giving out trademarks.

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:39:06 -0700 GhostBreakers on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77189 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77189

is your name copyrighten?

Yes it is and now awaiting trademark.

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:36:54 -0700 HeidiAnn67 on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77184 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77184

is your name copyrighten?

Not his name...the Name of his Paranormal Group...GhostBreakers

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:40:33 -0700 SpiritsExist on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77183 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77183 is your name copyrighten?

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:37:23 -0700 GhostBreakers on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77181 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77181

Funny I was just wondering about how it is going, looks like you could make out either way /cool.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

Hopefully it will turn out ok. I was just so surprised to see our name on something. I mean why take someone elses name instead of coming up with your own?

Then I thought maybe it was just a coincidence so I started looking around. Seems the show had a different name but it was too close to an already released movie. Then after joining facebook they changed the name to Ghostbreakers. Somehow, I don't think is was coincidential since most people in their business do name searches so this type thing doesn't happen but we shall see.

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:18:50 -0700 movieman1500 on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77180 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/page-2/#p77180 Funny I was just wondering about how it is going, looks like you could make out either way /cool.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:06:35 -0700 Jilla08 on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p77170 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p77170 Well, despite a lousy situation I'm glad things are looking up for you. I guess it goes with the territory of having such and awesome name!

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:44:45 -0700 MysticalKnight on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p77166 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p77166

Things are ok so far. A representitive from Fox told me the show they are promoting with my groups name was not picked up by the network. I am also awaiting trademark approval. My attorney says there shouldn't be any problems since I have had it so long and it falls under intellectual property laws among others.

I don't understand all the legal mumbo jumbo but according to the attorney, should it get on TV or anywhere else using our name then I am entitled to a piece of the action, so to speak.

Then I have to address the Canadian group that made a video game with our name.

See, the problem is, GhostBreakers as one word is our name. All they would have had to do is call it Ghost-Breakers (with a space) because then it is considered a statement. We shall see how it all pans out.

That's great news Kim!

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:47:53 -0700 GhostBreakers on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p77164 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p77164

I hope you work thru this Kim...any updates?

Things are ok so far. A representitive from Fox told me the show they are promoting with my groups name was not picked up by the network. I am also awaiting trademark approval. My attorney says there shouldn't be any problems since I have had it so long and it falls under intellectual property laws among others.

I don't understand all the legal mumbo jumbo but according to the attorney, should it get on TV or anywhere else using our name then I am entitled to a piece of the action, so to speak.

Then I have to address the Canadian group that made a video game with our name.

See, the problem is, GhostBreakers as one word is our name. All they would have had to do is call it Ghost-Breakers (with a space) because then it is considered a statement. We shall see how it all pans out.

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:34:09 -0700 Gene Melvin on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p77158 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p77158 I hope you work thru this Kim...any updates?

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:52:57 -0700 vcon on My Identity was Stolen...Sorry for the absence. http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p73999 Off-Topic http://www.paranormalunderground.net/forum/off-topic/my-identity-was-stolen-sorry-for-the-absence/#p73999 Good luck!!!

Kick Azz.

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