Copyright in the U.S. is exclusively governed by the federal U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. Copyright protects only the expression of an...

What type of attroney do I need?

It is not only a consumer issue, but a breach of contract issue requiring an attorney skilled in this area of law. It also may well be an unfair...

Can I get a cease and desist order sent to a business that has stolen my business name and logo?

Important additional facts to know are: (1) are you using the business name and/or logo as not only the name of your business but also functioning...

My daughter is writing some great songs,what form of copyright is need to sale her songs on itunes or even sale the songs wrote?

Since the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, became effective in 1978 copyright is automatic upon the creation and fixation of an original...

When registering for copyright, do I register the original or the derivative work that I am selling now?

Under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, which became effective in 1978, copyright became automatic upon creation and fixation of an original work of...

In addition to the perspective of my colleagues, with which I agree, I offer the following additional thoughts. Although federal courts typically...

I agree with my colleagues on all points. In addition, the purpose of a trademark is to identify your company as the source of its goods and...

Hi , so can i sue my co manager for pushing my head and telling me to go home just because i was by the door of the supermarket?

My colleague is likely correct regarding a civil action. It may be a misdemeanor criminal assault for which you would have to contact local law...

If I want to start a clothing line , do I have to get a trademark or copyright ?

A trademark is any word, design element or combination of them that a businesses uses on or in connection with the sale of its goods or services to...

Why would a person retain a lawyer($300hr)against me for an $85 Breach of Verbal Agreement Case(Small Claims).Doesn't make sense

In addition to the very goods points made by my colleagues, I would add the following thoughts. In my experience, judges recognize the disparity...