Although it is theoretically possible to have common law trademark rights, without a trademark registration, you typically need to have...

Who owns the provisional patent?

Firstly, there is no such thing as a provisional patent, rather there is a provisional patent application. Secondly, if an application was...

Here is information from the US Copyright Office, see pages 7-8 regarding educational uses of...

Business name , copyright infringement ?

Copyright does not protect a very short phrase, at least by itself. A short phrase may be a trademark. At least, the goods/services to...

How much of a digital image needs to be modified before its considered a new work?

Generally, the US Copyright registration fees are not $300.00, although an entity or attorney, may charge you for filing. Also, generally, the...

You may be able to use trademarks of others if the use is fair use, such as nominative or descriptive fair use, or if the use is protected by the...

You may want to register your business name in Maryland, and you also may want to file for U.S. trademark application(s) with the United States...

I have an invention and have a provisional patent,my invention ?

There is no such thing as a provisional patent, rather there is a provisional patent application. If possible, you should file a patent...

Do I need more than one business name?

You do not necessarily need more than one business name, but you might want more than one business name, or you might want separate business...

Copyright includes, at least, the exclusive right to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies and it appears that you would be doing that; however,...