Is it illegal to use photos from a website or social media and modify the photos for particular use?

Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted...

It is unclear why this would be covered by Invention Secrecy Act. However, under 37 CFR 5.1(c) "Patent applications and documents relating...

What is the law for showing an existing DVD movie to a homeowner assocation group of 100 residents in Florida

Generally, a public performance of a movie would typically require a public performance license. See: https://www.mplc.org/ You should...

How to protect my brand name, logo and art work?

You may want to file U.S. trademark applications related to the name and logo. Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which...

Generally, for example, you may be able to register a certain number of unpublished works in a single application, and there may be other options....

Can I use parts of a copyrighted character on merchandise?

Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted...

I am wondering how to potentially monetize an idea by licensing to a company?

Generally, while it is good to have a non disclosure agreement, if this involves a patentable invention you should file for a patent application,...

It is important to keep your potentially patentable invention confidential and not do any sales or offers for sales prior to filing, because...

The word Hydrasource is trademarked, can I use it in the name of my business as Hydrasource, LLC?

Generally, there may be issues of at least trademark infringement and/or trademark dilution. You should discuss with an intellectual property...

Can I name my product after a big name brand?

There are at least trademark infringement and trademark dilution concerns. You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a...