http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/copyright-application.html Avvo.com - Copyright Application Questions http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/if-i-have-a-phrase-i-would-like-to-market-to-certa-165782.html The phrase would be used on products and in marketing campaigns for the corp that would pay me for the right to use it. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:47:12 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-do-i-go-about-filing-a-copyright-infringement--165257.html So long story short - images of myself, another person, my website along with video of other person were posted without our permission or approval. They are unwilling to remove them and since I've attempted a DMCA notice and they just reposted them with the ISP in question not taking any actions after that, I'm left with going after them in court to get those images removed. So, since I have no money to pay for a lawyer (and yes I know of the risks of doing this on my own), I would like information on how to file a civil lawsuit since I have no clue how to even begin this process any help would be appreciated :) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:41:47 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/copyright-on-short-long-sayings--what-is-a-short-s-162915.html Hi, I've been answered, quite fully to another question about quotes and copyright, for that, thank you! It's now almost clear to me, but someone stree the point of "short" and "long" quotes. I "A "saying" IS copyrightable if it's long enough to pass the "modicum of creativity" test." "if they’re short you’re free to publish them w/o permission from the author. But if long, you need to investigate who created the work and when it was published." "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worst when they despise him. But of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, 'We did this ourselves.' " Is this a long sayings? Thank you! Kind regards, Nicolas Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:24:09 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-want-to-make-a-scarf-with-the-colors-of-my-high--161726.html What about if I put the school mascot? Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:14:58 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/intellectual-property-law-160470.html I own a small business in NY state. One of my employees has left my company to go work for my competitor. Are there any intellectual property laws that protect me as an employer from my past employee blabbing about my trade secrets to my competitor? I appreciate your response. Robert T. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:56:26 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-i-file-a-patent-on-our-existing-product---160277.html We have been selling an electronic product for about 5 years. The design idea has been kept as a trade secret. Can we file a patent on the design now ? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:49:04 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-i-trademark-a-product-without-an-attorney--if--159377.html looking to trademark a Cartoon character Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:11:20 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/some-company-is-in-possession-of-my-intellectual-p-158377.html I'm a self-employed software developer. Recently, some company approached me, wanting to use the software component I created earlier, in exchange for a fee. I agreed. They sent me freelance contract which I signed and faxed. At the same time, I sent them the source code of the component. Once they got into possession of the source code, they stopped communicating and never sent me back the contract with their signatures. I know that they are attempting to use my code for their product. What can I do to prevent them from using my intellectual property? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:28:02 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/question-about-applying-for-copyright---158221.html I'm wondering about the copyright process. How much it would cost to get a copyright on a design? I have one overall concept that can be described, but there are a number of variations. Each separate design follows the same theme and concept, but is a distinctive design itself. I'm wondering if one application can explain /describe the overall theme/concept and simply show each design (8-10 total designs?. Or would each design need a copyright for itself? Obviously, the cheapest way to protect the overall concept and it's *8-10* individual designs would be best. Thanks. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:29:17 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-do-i-copyright-my-short-stories--157753.html Can I do this by myself? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:12:12 PST