Design or utility patent?

Generally, a utility patent may be more difficult to get than a design patent. There is a concern here, because you say "the item already...

A formula for all natural ingredients may be similar to a recipe for food, and may be difficult to patent. See:...

Generally, a very short phrase may not be protected by copyright, however, used of a very short phrase may be copyright infringement of a larger...

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

Assuming for example, that your wife now owns the patent, that any required maintenance fees have been paid, and typically that the patent is...

I’d like to create and sell a shirt online mentioning a bands name.

It would be important to see exactly how you are using the band's name and exactly how it appears on the T-shirt. Also, generally, there may be...

Copyright infringement issue.software vendor send DMCA notice to client but i work to client as contractor.

Generally, if one has installed pirated software, one may have liability for copyright infringement, and the company or client may also sue, if...

Do I need permission from living relatives to use the likeness of my dead grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, etc?

You may be violating their right of publicity which may survive death, generally, depending on state law; you should discuss with an intellectual...

What should I do if I get a fine for illegally downloading a movie.

Generally, when someone illegally downloads a movie, they may be, at least, sued for copyright infringement; you should discuss with an...

If, for example, another barbershop has trademarks, copyrights, and/or other intellectual property, an intellectual property attorney can compare...