Generally, if the provisional application is submitted electronically you should have an electronic acknowledgement receipt, which generally would...

Hi, we have a project to create cool t shirts with the name of our university on them. Can we use their logo to show them ?

If the logo has a pictorial element, you may be liable for copyright infringement for reproducing the logo. Generally, if this is a...

Can we get copyright protection for letters we have transcribed that were written from 1854-1923?

Generally, on the surface, depending on when the particular authors died, one or more of these works, in terms of copyright protection, may now be...

Who owns the rights to a song named after a federally trademarked brand?

On the surface, there may be, at least, arguments of trademark infringement and/or trademark dilution. However, generally, the party accused...

Can I use any name not registers for a website about my hobby?

Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

If a patent is no longer active due to failure to pay maintenance fees in 2011, may another person re-file as their own?

Generally, it appears that the prior issued patent from 2003 would be prior art as to your potential patent application in 2019, and it appears you...

Generally, one may have common law trademark rights, such as in a particular geographic area, without a trademark registration. Generally, if...

Generally, if you use the name or likeness of someone else, without permission, for commercial purpose, you may be liable for violating their right...

We want to use wheels on the beach as part of our business name. Is it allowed due to the song wheels on the bus. ?

Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

Can I print an image from a magazine on a personal piece of clothing?

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