How to file a complaint for Trademark infringement

Since you've been using the trademark (even if it wasn't federally registered with the USPTO) you have common law trademark rights. And there is...

I am the Trademark owner of a sports related award, registered through the USPTO. I commissioned a sports writer

This really depends on what the contract you have with the author and the publisher says. You should find a good IP lawyer in your area and have...

What are the Source Code (SC) IP Ownership rights required to retain exclusive SC development control after % ownership sale?

I agree with Ms. Koslyn. It all depends on what the various documents say. Copyright in software is a kooky thing, and almost anything goes. When...

Hi Andy, You should consult an attorney about this in a more official manner than on Avvo. Avvo is a Q&A site, and you're not going to get the...

Can someone actually provide a link to what does and does not constitute copyright infringement regarding music copying?

Copyright in US law comes from Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which gives Congress the power to enact laws "To promote the progress...

Can a not for profit Television/radio station continue broadcasting my show even after terminating me more than 4 months ago?

Well, it depends partly on what kind of contracts and agreements you made with them before and during your employment. See if you can find your...

Is it legal to use movies information such as images & production(actors,summary,etc) copied from internet for business purpose?

I'm going to just go ahead and disagree with Mr. Heilsler. There are plenty of "things on the internet" that are fine to use on your own site. Mr....

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What stops abuse from copy right? Ie. owners planting their images to be used unaware targets to gain inflated fees/settlements?

Unlike with trademark law, there is not responsibility for the copyright holder to mark their copyrighted works under copyright law. (There used to...

Can a business process be patented?

It seems your idea may be a good candidate for trade secret protection. Trade secret protection is generally based in state law, so you should...

Yes, that would be illegal. Copyright is often described as being a "bundle of sticks" with each stick being a different right. One of the sticks...