There ARE research exceptions which can be a defense to patent infringement, especially when in an academic setting. However, these are fairly...

Many people are offering free downloads on the Internet of my copyrighted books, do I have any recourse that makes sense to do?

You need to speak to an attorney confidentially, with all the details in hand. If any sites were authorized to distribute it, just not for free,...

How can I protect myself from liability on my ecommerce website?

You need to set up a company to separate you personally from liability, and get insurance. You also need to have the people ordering sign a formal...

I have a done a lot of work on the patent but I am not in the inventor list. what should I do?

Since we don't know what the company's lawyer's response was, just "not as expected", it is impossible to comment on it. Honestly, there is little...

Can you let me know if my T-shirt design may have any trademark infringement?

Trademark infringement has nothing to do with profit. You could not ever make a penny, and still infringe. You could give them away for free, and...

What are the laws (FDA or otherwise) governing the sale of a natural (drug-free) nasal spray?

There is A LOT involved in this, and you're not going to get your answers from a free forum. It all depends on the specifics of the spray,...

Can I patent or trademark a blister pack design-color and shape , which is not function related-just a unique shape and color?

If it is not function related, you could consider a design patent (or trade dress protection, if in use ). However, you say that it enhances...

How do I go about securing my patent on my idea for a patent with certain companies QVC or HSN so that they won't take my projec

You will want an NDA in place first. You may have an attorney draft up your own, though many companies will only use theirs. In that case, you...

Is manufacturing birdhouses the color and LOGOS of college, nfl, nascar and other sports teams a violations of copy right law

If the logo is trademark protected (and I would be willing to bet that all of the ones that you describe are), then yes, that would be a violation...

You need to speak to a MA attorney confidentially, and discuss all of the specifics, in detail. It is largely going to come down to the agreement...