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michameinmicha · 5 months
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Do you ever miss a character from a show but not like in the way that you want to rewatch the whole show because theres so much stuff going on and thats not what youre looking for but you miss your boy
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aquuaryo · 6 months
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"Earthshaker, stormbringer, father of horses. Hail Perseus Jackson, Son of the Sea God." 🌊
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biatlegal · 4 months
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Maximizing Success at Your Trademark Hearing: Why Choosing the Right Partner is Crucial
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Introduction to Trademark Hearings
As a business owner, protecting your brand is essential to ensuring long-term success. One of the critical steps in safeguarding your intellectual property is obtaining a trademark registration. However, there may come a time when someone challenges your trademark, leading to a trademark hearing. In this article, I will guide you through the trademark hearing process and explain why choosing the right partner is crucial to maximizing your chances of success.
Understanding the Trademark Hearing Process
A trademark hearing is a legal proceeding where both parties present their arguments and evidence regarding the validity or infringement of a trademark. This process aims to resolve disputes and determine the fate of the trademark in question. It is essential to understand the trademark hearing process thoroughly to navigate it successfully.
The first step is the submission of documents required for the trademark hearing. These documents include evidence of prior use, proof of distinctiveness, and any other relevant supporting materials. Careful preparation and organization of these documents are vital to presenting a compelling case.
Documents Required for a Trademark Hearing
To ensure a strong case, you must gather and submit specific documents for your trademark hearing. Firstly, you need to provide evidence of prior use, such as sales records, advertising materials, or any other documentation that demonstrates the history and usage of your trademark. This evidence strengthens your claim to the trademark's validity.
Additionally, you should include proof of distinctiveness, showing that your trademark is unique and easily distinguishable from others in the marketplace. This can be achieved through consumer surveys, testimonials, or expert opinions. The more evidence you can provide to support your claim, the stronger your position will be in the trademark hearing.
Trademark Hearing Fees and Other Costs
Before proceeding with a trademark hearing, it is crucial to be aware of the associated fees and costs. Filing fees, attorney fees, and other expenses can quickly add up, and it is essential to budget accordingly. The cost of a trademark hearing can vary depending on various factors, such as the complexity of the case and the jurisdiction in which it is being conducted.
In addition to the financial costs, a trademark hearing also requires a significant investment of time and effort. It is essential to dedicate the necessary resources to prepare a compelling case, including hiring experienced legal representation. By understanding and accounting for the fees and costs involved, you can better plan for a successful trademark hearing.
Show Cause Hearing in Trademark Cases
In some trademark cases, a show cause hearing may be held to allow the opposing party to explain why a trademark should not be granted or why it should be canceled. This hearing provides an opportunity for both parties to present arguments and evidence before a decision is made. It is crucial to be well-prepared and have a strong legal team by your side to navigate the complexities of a show cause hearing.
During a show cause hearing, the opposing party must prove that there are valid grounds for denying or canceling the trademark. This can include demonstrating that the trademark lacks distinctiveness, is misleading, or infringes upon existing trademarks. Your legal team will work to counter these claims and protect your trademark rights.
Trademark Opposition Hearings
Trademark opposition hearings occur when someone opposes the registration of a trademark. This can happen if they believe the trademark is too similar to their own or if they believe the trademark is not distinctive enough. During an opposition hearing, both parties present arguments and evidence to support their positions.
To increase your chances of success in a trademark opposition hearing, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of trademark law and the specific grounds for opposition. By working closely with a knowledgeable legal partner, you can develop a strong strategy and present a compelling case that protects your trademark rights.
Trademark Hearing Dates and Scheduling
The timing of a trademark hearing is crucial, as it determines when both parties will present their arguments and evidence. The specific dates and scheduling of a trademark hearing depend on various factors, such as the court's availability and the complexity of the case. It is essential to work closely with your legal partner to ensure that all deadlines and timelines are met.
By carefully planning and adhering to the designated timeline, you can maximize your chances of success at the trademark hearing. A well-prepared legal team will ensure that all necessary documents are submitted on time and that you are fully prepared to present your case before the court.
Conducting a Trademark Hearing Through Video Conferencing
In today's digital age, conducting a trademark hearing through video conferencing has become increasingly common. Video conferencing offers numerous benefits, such as cost savings, convenience, and flexibility. It allows parties from different locations to participate in the hearing without the need for travel.
However, it is crucial to ensure that the video conferencing setup is reliable and secure. Technical glitches or connectivity issues can disrupt the hearing and negatively impact your case. Choosing the right partner who is experienced in conducting virtual hearings is essential to ensuring a smooth and successful process.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Partner for Your Trademark Hearing
Selecting the right partner for your trademark hearing is crucial to maximizing your chances of success. An experienced legal team specializing in intellectual property law can provide invaluable guidance and support throughout the entire process. They will have a deep understanding of trademark law, the hearing process, and the specific requirements in your jurisdiction.
Furthermore, a reputable legal partner will have a track record of success in trademark hearings. They will be well-versed in presenting compelling arguments, gathering relevant evidence, and countering opposing claims. By choosing the right partner, you can benefit from their expertise and increase your chances of a favorable outcome.
Conclusion: Maximizing Success at Your Trademark Hearing
In conclusion, a trademark hearing is a critical step in protecting your brand and ensuring its long-term success. By understanding the trademark hearing process, gathering the necessary documents, and selecting the right legal partner, you can maximize your chances of success.
Remember, a trademark hearing requires careful preparation, thorough research, and strong legal representation. By investing in the right partner, you can navigate the complexities of the trademark hearing process with confidence and safeguard your intellectual property rights
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optional-royalties · 5 months
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canaries should stay above ground.
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why aren't there more mysteries that take place in nursing homes & retirement communities. i want to watch a group of deranged retirees-cum-amateur-detectives combine their powers of:
decades of life experience
boredom-fueled busybody shamelessness
access to the most gossipy next-door-neighbors in existence
"I am too old to be arrested and/or give a shit" attitude
and solve crimes. this should be an enormous subgenre.
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People talk about how “overpowered” and freaky some of the physical feats in PJO and HOO are but I think people forget that all demigods inherently have enhanced, speed, agility, and strength. So at lot of these physical feats actually make a lot of sense in their “power scaling.”
And I know a lot of people like talk about the Lois Arc jump because that is insane but there are a lot of other feats that show off the enhanced attributes some of the other demigods have.
Like, Hazel ran after a Arion, the fastest horse alive for a WHOLE day. Hours upon hours on end. And even if Arion WASN’T the fastest horse he’s still. A horse. That Hazel was able to keep up with. And then run all the way home.
Reyna EASILY knocks away giant werewolves with a knife and used her javelin like a pole vault. Annabeth managed to fight Kronos, a whole ass Titan, to a standstill. And she’s been shown to perform moves only professional acrobatic and gymnast can do. Piper threw a fifty pound shield at Medea and was described to move fast as a viper.
Jason had dodged arrows that have appeared out of no where, no warning, and Percy has side stepped bullets. BULLETS.
Not to mention that with the Lycaon and werewolves they were all out running and keeping up with WOLVES.
So, yeah, demigods have freaky physical feats.
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fagtainsparklez · 1 year
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“the writer’s strike will impact your favorite tv show!!!1!1!”
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wtfforged · 14 days
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my campaign hiatus has gone on for too long so to cope ive combined my interests at their maximum potency and had some dnd-strawhats thoughts
thoughts in depth under read more... :)!
this is SO self indulgent. their designs literally did not change. but i am a firm believer that dnd doesnt have to be european high fantasy. and also one piece literally IS fantasy. no changes are necessary to fit into dnd. ive already imagined plenty of campaign/oneshot ideas inspired by one piece. so this was basically just an exercise of trying to replicate their canon abilities in dnd 5e as much as possible without totally homebrewing everything. well. aside from luffy. you just cant take away or change his stretching.
LUFFY: (human monk. drunken master subclass. outlander)
the only plain human of the crew to balance out with the fact that he still has rubber powers. obviously a monk. but drunken master subclass specifically because i think the flavor(not the fact that its about being a drunkard) and abilities both fit him really well. this line in the subclass' flavortext especially fits him: "A drunken master often enjoys playing the fool to bring gladness to the despondent or to demonstrate humility to the arrogant, but when battle is joined, the drunken master can be a maddening, masterful foe."
ZORO: (tiefling fighter. samurai subclass. bounty hunter)
a fighter with the samurai subclass is so very incredibly obvious... but i actually had a lot of fun geeking out while comparing the abilities to what he can do in canon; Fighting Spirit, Rapid Strike, and Strength Before Death especially! tiefling is also pretty on the nose for his demon pirate hunter shtick and asura form, but i thought he'd be really human-passing for a tiefling and theorized about his tail getting cut off at some point or another before joining the strawhats. initially wasnt gonna give him a feat, but i gave sanji a feat so i thought itd be unfair to not give him one as well, so sentinel fits the bill pretty well i think!
NAMI: (tabaxi rogue. arcane trickster subclass. criminal)
cat burglar -> full grown literal humanoid cat. this one is INCREDIBLY self indulgent... i love... cats... theres nothing deeper to this and no other reasoning. i took cat burglar and ran with it. can you tell that i love izutsumi dungeon meshi? rogue for the aforementioned burglar-ing as well, and the arcane trickster subclass for when she picks up climatact! the mage hand will be very useful for her pickpocketing. in the future as she levels up with timeskip, i can totally see her multiclassing into wizard as well! weather wizard!
USOPP: (lightfoot halfling artificer. artillerist subclass. urchin)
I HAD SO MUCH FUN THINKING ABOUT HIS CHARACTER SHEET. halfling's Naturally Stealthy ability lets him hide behind his crewmates since theyre (almost) all bigger than him, so its perfect for hiding behind zoro or sanji all the time. Lucky is also perfect for him, and I think Brave fits pretty well too when he puts on the sogeking mask. artillerist artificer is also very fun! tinkering and making magic items for his crew, and i think Eldritch Canon or Arcane Firearm could both be easily reflavored as kabuto or any of his inventions. for emphasizing his sniper-ness, the spell sniper feat was also necessary. i think hes my favorite of all the concepts. big ears and long nose combo is so cute to me.
SANJI: (half-elf monk. drunken master subclass. guild artisan (cook!))
race was mostly based on vibes i wont lie. squints. and that vinsmoke balogna or whatever too ig. but mostly vibes. along with the idea that i think a dwarf zeff raising him would be really funny and cute. monk is also obvious, and same subclass as luffy for mostly the same reasons. though the flavor fits him much less, i think the abilities still fit him perfectly, and this blurb specifically; "Your martial arts technique mixes combat training with the precision of a dancer." i really wanted to give him a different subclass from luffy, but i dislike all the other monk subclasses a lot and i found none of them fit him as well anyways, so to try and give them SOME differences, i gave him the crusher feat.
CHOPPER: (awakened deer(shifter statblock) cleric. life subclass. hermit)
this ones definitely a mouthful im sorry. awakened deer for obvious reasons, but due to magic instead of devil fruit stuff. when i was struggling with his race, i looked a lot at shifter because of his forms, but it occurred to me that itd be super cool if he could shift between all of the different shifter options instead of being stuck with just one to replicate his rumble balls. something like heavy point/guard point=beasthide, horn point/arm point(?maybe?)=longtooth, walk point/jumping point=swiftstride, and brain point=wildhunt. hed definitely need some kind of nerf though to balance out that homebrew... and cleric for class. duh.
ROBIN: (high elf wizard. order of scribes subclass. criminal)
robin is definitely the one i struggled the most with just because of her class. elf came pretty easily- shes very elegant and i think shed look cute with super long ears- and i landed on high elf instead of wood elf for the int-based abilities. i was really on the fence between sorcerer and wizard for her because i knew shed be a full spellcaster, but i didnt feel that any of the subclasses really fit her. i ended up going with wizard for order of the scribes since it focuses on texts and knowing everything. but also because robin with a flying talking sentient book would be crazy cool. it could also be similar to how she spawns mouths and eyes places to talk to or watch people. my "fuck it, why not. this would be rad. its my house" mindset kicked in with her i will admit. also the One with the Word ability made me cackle out loud when i read it. thats the funniest ability ever. anyways, i cant really think of a way to replicate her powers, but maybe we could just reflavor a bunch of spells to be her limbs or clutch; hold person, maximillian's earthen grasp, or evard's black tentacles. thatd probably work okay, and theres a handful of spells to replicate her ability to spawn eyes or mouths. unrelated, but i imagine nico olvia to be a drow. why? her hair is white. i am a simple man!
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etoilesdeglace · 4 months
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One day. One day when he's ready. When he knows who he is, and where he belongs. And fate has revealed to him his true path. On that day, I'll be right by his side.
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Michael shows FNAF movie Mike his son,,
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uselessnbee · 6 months
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you know i think it would be absolutely hilarious if after some time Percy would get so fed up by Mr. D never calling him by his actual name so Percy would just decide to do the exact same thing to him and start calling him anything but Mr. D/Dionysus
like mr. D would be like "Hey Peter Johnson" and Percy would turn around and with a straight face be like " yes, Dave?" and everyone else is just watching horrified like wtf Percy? do you want to be turned into a cockroach????
or Percy would be talking with someone and be like " Derek told me-"
" who..?"
"you know our camp director? god of wine and all that?"
"......you mean mr. D./Dionysus "
"yeah Dylan...so anyways he told me-"
and then it would become this thing between Percy and Mr. D where they would always try to come up with the most stupid and outrageous wrong names to annoy each other as much as they possibly can
everyone is horrified at Percy and just waiting for Dionysus to smite him but Percy and Mr. D are secretely having a fucking blast
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semisolidmind · 4 months
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Does Dogday like pets?
(meanwhile me who wants to pet him so bad-)
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i'd say he's the kind of fella to enjoy a good pet from someone he trusts.
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begaycommittreason · 5 months
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the absolute audacity of these kids in this episode alone is insane like annabeth just casually pickpocketing hermes, the god of thieves, and percy immediately rear ending said god’s fucking car into multiple concrete walls oh my god i love these terrors
and then grover was just happy to be there
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dapper-lil-arts · 4 months
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Oh No
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I bet discord put that there.
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38sr · 11 months
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young smallville meets young gotham
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catsharky · 6 months
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Yeah I was right and there was no way I was getting the rest of this done without making you all wait another month or two, so I just went to the next good break point. We're officially past the halfway point with Astarion though, so not too much longer before you actually get to see Rolan again!
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