Is it legal to sell products (i.e. candy, fudge, baked goods) containing goat milk if it was pasteurized in the process?

At the federal level, as far as interstate sales, there appears to be the US Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, apparently requiring pasteurization for...

What type of attorney do I need to find?

You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney, licensed in Utah. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on Avvo to search.

Can I scan and make DVDs of a family member's pictures for other family members to see?

Digital copying of photos may also be copyright infringement. You should determine who owns the copyrights to the photos, which may depend on...

Will a trademark help me?

You may already have common law trademark rights; you may also be able to file for a U.S. trademark registration. You should have a US full...

I make custom leather goods. Just as a hobby, I sell a few on Etsy and to friends and family discount of friends.

If you put Harley Davidson logos on your pieces and sell, you may be liable for copyright infringement and trademark infringement; you should...

How serious is the situation? Do I need to reply to Mediacom or deleting the material from laptop is sufficient?

You may be liable for copyright infringement; you should discuss with an intellectual property attorney who can review the situation and discuss...

I have a great business idea. Can I license the idea itself or would I have to develop the idea for a license?

Generally, although it is good to have an NDA, it can be argued that NDAs by their nature are imperfect, since for example, someone may tell...

Copyright includes, at least, the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work, and it appears you may be preparing a...

Can I compare my product to something that is already established/trademarked?

If the public would be confused by your marketing material into thinking that these other companies authorized your products, when that is not the...

What do I make a musician's song into a full length movie?

Generally, copyright, includes at least, the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work, and it appears you may be...