Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

A friend gave me permission to use his pet cat's name and picture on a product that I am developeing and hoping to Trademark/Copyright. If I am successful and then he claims he didn't give me permission, can he sue me, make me stop using the cat, or both?


Asked on 8/24/09, 10:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Perhaps. Get it in writing now, before you become successful. Don't wait till there is somethingto fight about.

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Answered on 8/24/09, 10:36 pm
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Why not just get it in writing now? He may sue you; whether he will be successful in a lawsuit involving a picture of your cat is another story (I don't think so). It can be pricey litigation which you can avoid before the fact by just having a relatively simple writing stating his permission.

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Answered on 8/25/09, 7:30 am


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