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Alan Harrison

Alan Harrison

Business and Intellectual Property Attorney
  • Business Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks ...
  • Connecticut, USPTO
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Biography

Alan Harrison is a mechanical and nuclear engineer who served as an officer in the United States Navy Submarine Force before becoming an attorney. He addresses clients' legal matters with diligence and precision. He has practiced as an attorney since 2010. He especially enjoys helping small and medium business owners and founders with the legal issues that arise when starting and operating a closely held business. LLC and partnership agreements and disputes are a part of his practice. He also can address intellectual property risks, procurement, and protection.

Education
University of Connecticut School of Law
J.D. | Intellectual Property
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Northeastern University
B.S. | Mechanical Engineering
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Honors: magna cum laude
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Professional Experience
Principal
Sandollar
- Current
Attorney
Whitmyer IP Group
- Current
Attorney
Botos Churchill IP Law
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Attorney
Otterstedt, Ellenbogen & Kammer
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Attorney
McCormick, Paulding & Huber
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Patent Agent
McCormick, Paulding & Huber
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Speaking Engagements
IP Considerations for Business Transitions, CBA Business Law Section, Elm City Club, New Haven CT
Connecticut Bar Association
One point five hour presentation about the significance of intellectual property in business transitions (start up, change of form, and purchase/sale).
Certifications
Patent Attorney
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Awards
Honored Listee
Marquis Who's Who
Excellence for the Future - Contracts
Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Top student in law school cohort.
Excellence for the Future - Torts
Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Top student in law school cohort.
Professional Associations
Connecticut State Bar
Current
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Tau Beta Pi Alumni Chapter - Central Connecticut
Board member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
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USPTO
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Intellectual Property
    Trademarks
    Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
    Patents
    Patent Appeals, Patent Prosecution
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Can I use Facebook-posted AI pictures for the book I am publishing? One artist actually gave me permission.
A: The Copyright Office has repeatedly said that you can't get a copyright in AI generated art. You should be fine to copy AI art from anywhere. The people who posted the art can't even file a valid suit without getting the art registered in the Copyright Office.

NOTE: My answer assumes that people would honestly disclose that "their" art was made by AI. If they lied to the Copyright Office to get a registration, then they could sue you and you would need to prove that the art you copied was AI generated in order to defeat the lawsuit.
Q. Can a court documents like a TRO be served via email? If I respond to this email, does this change anything?
A: It depends. Email service is not typically valid in Arizona. However, a federal district court can serve anyone in the United States based on the rules of the state where the court sits. So if for example you were sued in a Florida federal district court (as might happen for patent infringement allegations) then you could be served by an email with specific wording in the subject line. Look at what court the summons are for and then look at the rules for that court to figure out whether service is valid. You may want to consult with a patent attorney.
Q. I am wondering about trademark law specific to a product and words rather than a logo/brand company name.
A: I am skeptical that someone actually registered a trademark for such a descriptive or even generic combination of words. Because you have not engaged me I have done no work to investigate or confirm your facts. Taking what you say as true, there is a very limited scope of protection for a descriptive mark such as CHRONIC ILLNESS PLANNER. It is possible that CHRONIC WELLNESS PLANNER might be distinguishable.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
SANDOLLAR Law Firm Website
Blog
SANDOLLAR Business and Intellectual Property Blog
Contact & Map
Sandollar Law
23 Overhill Rd
Milford, CT 06460
Cell: (860) 704-9797
Notice: Hours by appointment.