Generally there is a restriction that any reference made publicly available before the filling date of the patent, which details all the elements...

My landlord paid part of my security deposit back, Its been over 30 days. Is it worth pursuing legal action?

In Connecticut, there are laws which are favorable to tenants related to timing and the statements of accounting related to the return of security...

There is more than one area of law related to what you are planning on doing, one being copyright. If you are using portions of the book, then...

Obtaining a license is possible. Sometimes it takes multiple tries to get through, but someone is in the business of selling his likeness. Also,...

About Intellectual Property Ownership

If there is a contract look at that. There should be assignment terms – when the rights to the copyright are assigned to the company after the...

Generally, a surname cannot be federally registered as a trademark without a showing that the surname has acquired distinctiveness. Consider...

Can i use the name "2nd chance mc" in mississippi when there is a club in Iowa with "SECOND CHANCE MC" trademarked

The facts related to which club used the mark first and the registration will determine possible infringement—other facts may also determine...

Generally, trademark infringement is determined by (1) the similarity of the marks; and (2) the similarity of the goods/services, for which the...

Generally, rights to a trademark are based on use, not registration—registration gives extra benefits and protections. A determination of...

The answer needs a full analysis and more research. Also a more thorough analysis of the specific facts to your situation will make a...