Theoretically, a work is copyrighted from the time it is fixed in a tangible medium of expression, however, it is important to at least file for...

Can I use the thunder rolls music if I change the words?

If you take someone else's music and actual sound recording, change the words, and for example, upload to a site, you generally would be violating...

If you use professional sports team names in a sales pitch, without permission, you may be sued for trademark infringement. If you use the...

Class action copyright lawsuit?

Are you saying that the inventors of these apps have threatened to sue you for using the apps? You should show the correspondence from the other...

How would I go about copywriting a quote that I wrote that somehow has reached websites that use it without my consent?

Generally speaking copyright occurs from the time something with a modicum of creativity is fixed in a tangible medium of expression, so you may...

You indicate that they will refund your money. If you want to sue for more than a refund, you will have a tougher time, but if there are others,...

What are my rights when an internet company is selling video clips of me taken while I was in the US Air Force?

If this is a work of the US government, then under 17 USC 105 there may not be any copyright protection. If you are in the video, you however,...

You state "before I start operating my business" which sounds like you have not actually used a trademark in commerce. If you have not used a...

Is it better to trademark a name as an individual or under a company name?

If you wait it is possible that someone else may apply for the trademark before you, and have priority to the trademark based on an intent to use...

Can I use trademarks/brand names in the title of my product assuming my product in fact contains those items?

If you use a famous trademark, such as Coca Cola, in a title of your product that you sell, without authorization of the trademark owner, you may...