Can I publish my book in digital download form before I receive the certificate of registration

Generally, it would be important to at least file properly for copyright registration with the US Copyright Office, for many reasons; you should...

Generally, it may be trademark infringement. Generally, if you are using a trademark for selling/rendering goods/services where the trademark...

Do I need to change my etsy shop name?

If you are not in the same business as the owner of the other trademark, you may have a good argument that you are not infringing on their...

Theoretically if you are only using facts, there may not be copyright infringement, and in addition you may not have to cite; however, you should...

Can I make a music video with someone else's music?

Generally someone else's music may be protected by copyright and you would want to get appropriate license(s) to use someone else's music in a...

You may file a petition to cancel a trademark registration if the trademark has been abandoned. You should discuss with an intellectual...

Are there legal issues if i produce a repair/improve a part for a component which the original manufacture does not offer?

It may be possible to file a patent application for an improved part to be used with someone else's device, however, if you make, use, sell, or...

Works of the visual arts, including models, and three dimensional works may be protected by copyright. You should discuss with an intellectual...

Can I patent an idea if I change it a little from a product that is already patented

If your new invention is obvious in light of the prior art, then generally, you would not be able to get a U.S. patent. You should discuss...

Can I be sued on this matter?

Generally, U.S. copyright for works created today, exists when a work having a modicum of creativity is fixed in a tangible medium of expression,...