2 inventors 1 patent how it works?

Assuming, as an example, two individuals are joint inventors and joint owners of a patent, then either or a combination of both may pay fees, or...

I want to illustrate an image/photograph of a celebrity. Can I without the permission ?

If you use the likeness of a person for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity, which may survive death...

Marilyn Monroe apparently died in 1962 and apparently resided in California. Assuming her right of publicity survived her death, which if...

Can I video/audio record private class for training purposes?

Generally, it would prudent, to avoid issues, to have all who would appear in video sign a release. You should discuss with an intellectual...

Do I need a TM and how can I sell t-shirts, but also pay taxes on those sales to be in compliance with local laws?

Generally, short slogans are not protected by copyright, although it may be theoretically possible for use of a short slogan to be copyright...

Will another business name used internationally cause an issue in the US?

Generally, if the Philippines company has a U.S. registered trademark and sells/renders similar goods/services in or to the U.S., and/or the...

Is an advertising circular of a different name, but similar size/layout/color scheme, infringing on a common law copyright?

If this would create confusion with the public as to the source of goods/services, then there may be at least a trademark infringement concern....

Do I need to do anything after an Order to Show Cause?

There may be a deadline to answer, or otherwise respond in this matter, in order to avoid a default. It would be very important to review all...

Is it copyright infringement if I purchase plans for a chair on the web, then build the chair to sell in my own small business?

That website appears to, at least, have specific limitations for limited rights for the patterns or plans that you purchase. See:...

Can I perform a co-written song without the other co-writer?

Assuming joint ownership of copyright to song, each joint owner may exploit independently but there may be a duty to account to other joint owners....