What lawyer to see?

You need a patent attorney for preparation and prosecution of one or more applications before the Patent Office. You also need a copyright attorney...

Oftentimes, a former employer should offer reasonable attorney fees to cover the cost of you having these assignment documents reviewed before...

Yes, as a member of the bar, you are permitted to practice any area of law. The reality is, who would hire you to practice in areas of your...

Don't feel being offended for one dollar. As my colleagues mentioned, it is normally coupled with "other considerations" that are necessary to make...

How do I determine what can be patented about my invention?

There are generally two ways you can get a patent search done, first is to hire a professional searcher, second is to simply have the patent...

Do I have to pay someone if it wasn't written in stone?

It depends on the agreement between the two of you. If your payments are for her labor and she agreed to "work for hire," than she should be fully...

Does copyrighting an app just protect the name or the app itself or both?

In general, patent protects the "function" of your app, trademark protects the "name" of your app, and copyright protects the "expression" of your...

I am a published author. My books are being sold and I have received nothing. Do I need legal assistance?

There are many underlying facts that may determine the outcome of your case. Have you entered into any contract with the publisher? Have you...

Is it legal to publish the words "Disney Princesses" and images of the characters for an event advertisement?

Strictly speaking, your proposal would infringe many of Disney's intellectual property rights (e.g., copyright, trademark, etc.). However, both...

Patent law: My invention idea is learning to play the piano using the internet. Can I legally use a product that now exist?

The general rule is that you can do whatever you want to the things you've legally purchased. So, you should be OK to change the template in anyway...