A short quote, at least by itself, is typically not copyrighted, however, use of a short quote may be copyright infringement of a larger work. A...

Can I sell a handmade product for profit if the idea is based on another person's work that isn't on the market?

A three dimensional work may be protected by at least, copyright, design patent, trademark, and utility patent. Copyright includes at least...

What Trademark Classification to use?

It may be class 14. Class 14 appears to include not only jewelry, but also jewelry cases and boxes, and one might argue the breakable mold is a...

Can A church include my picture in a calendar after I told them not to?

There may be arguments of, at least, violation of right of publicity, or presenting in a false light; you should discuss with an attorney licensed...

What's the process for becoming part-owner (25%) of a Utility Patent rights already existing and owned by two other parties?

Generally, assignment of the entire ownership interest in a patent or part of the ownership interest in a patent can be done, and an assignment...

How can a start-up company protect its product?

Although it may be difficult to get a utility patent related to a web application, it may be possible. It is important to keep your potentially...

Generally if you put someone’s trademark on your product, without the original trademark owner’s permission, and sell your product, you may be...

Can I use the donkey and elephant On a sticker as part of my work

At least regarding U.S. trademark registration no. 1,908,397, the Republican National Committee appears to be active in preventing its use, and may...

If you use images of shows, without permission, there is at least a copyright infringement concern, and you may be sued for copyright infringement....

I was wondering if it is legal to sell candles that smell like some name brand perfumes... labeling them as our version of....

If you label them as "our version of" and refer to another brand then there may be at least, a trademark dilution and/or trademark infringement...