Can I legally write a book titled, "the philosophy of (insert TV show/video game/movie name)"?

First - please don't presume that what you're getting here amounts to reliable legal advice. That requires a deep analysis of what you're actually...

I am thinking of buying a pending patent in Japan. Can I file it in US after I buy it?

Kind of. Although the America Invents Act of 2011 does make this kind of possible (it never was before), it still is not simple for a...

Can I use a patented product as a part of my own product that I will be selling.

Nothing much to add to what my colleagues already have written on this. So long as you legitimately purchase the tape, not under any kind of weird...

My colleagues have already given you clear info. A few follow-on details: Copyright registration costs $35 per work. To assist the public with...

Fascinating question, because it invokes the statutory distinction between "reproduction" and "display" of a copyright work. I have linked below...

Can I alter used toys and games and resell them?

First, quick summary of what is the purpose for a trademark: to let a purchaser know who they can contact in case the purchased good turns out not...

Patent Pending, Patent Lawyer, and beyond....

Nolo won't get you a patent pending. Nolo will teach you about one tenth of what you need to write a decent patent application. Then you will...

If your bylaws or articles don't state who has authority for what, that is a problem you should retain an attorney to fix.

Does priority claim from Paris Convention with a foreign trademark override Common Law usage of trademark in USA?

Not clear. Depends on too many factors, including whether your competitor started his service before you filed your foreign trademark; whether...

Hello: How can I start selling Cd's that i burned songs which I purchase to other people for listening pleasure?

You would need to obtain several copyright licenses for each song that you want to burn. Much of this can be accomplished by an attorney working...