How do i keep my patent royalties?

This is an interesting question. It is also one that many used to consider a non-issue, but recently some in the legal field have been questioning...

Question about Domain name ownership for trademark registered in USA

Do they own a trademark registration on the name that is part of the domain? If they just own a domain, that does not inherently give them...

Could the professor sue Sony for "copyright abuse"?

It's interesting that Sony's response did not seem to address whether it was a fair use, but merely stated that they are charging a fee for "a use...

You would be very likely to face problems, unless you acquire a license to use the mask (which is not likely). This would be potential trademark...

Can I put audio of myself up online if I don't own the content/copyright?

To clarify, you are not going to post any video at all. You are going to post audio only, and then people would have to go and purchase or...

Can I receive royalties from a book written by my great grandmother?

This is a very case specific matter. Was the poetry, even together as a compilation or as separate poems, copyright protected? What was her...

How can I find some places ( lab or another facility ) for my patent development purposes so I can work on my patent prototyping

It all depends on what you are prototyping. A mechanical device? Assemble ordered components in your home. Chemicals? You may need a lab....

This is most likely not fair use, though it is not definite. If sued, that may be a defense thru would attempt to use. It really doesn't matter...

When a deceased celebrity's estate has expired, is it legal to create and sell goods with their likeness on it?

A right of publicity survives death in many jurisdictions. It often tests with the estate or with specific relatives or even agents. This is so...

My Publisher is marketing a book that identifies me as the author - I did not write the book or even know about it.

Start with contacting the publisher to make sure this is not a simple mistake. If not, decide what you want. Do you want your name removed? If...