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Originally Posted by ThomasWayne  Actually, I got the necessary 'go ahead' from an authority much higher than the trademark owners; I got it from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office itself. Works of art such as my "Lone Star Cue" (and the other pieces you mention) are protected expressions, and are not considered infringement under U.S. law.
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What is this, USPTO week? No, Mr. Wayne, you did not get anything from "the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office itself." You got it from the US Congress. Congress makes the law; PTO executes applicable law, but establishes no procedures other than for its own responsibilities. PTO doesn't interpret the law for the public; nor does it have any enforcement arm. PTO also is not involved in Copyright administration, rule-making, or enforcement.
Regards, Larry