Generally, if you prepare a work as an employee within the scope of your employment for an employer, then that employer is the author and owner of...

Must I give live oral testimony in my testimony period in the TTAB Trial Phase in an Opposition Proceeding?

Under TBMP 703.01(a) "In addition to submission of evidence under notices of reliance, parties may introduce evidence in the form of testimony...

Who would the legal owner of the below discussed material and what to do about it?

You state that "character was sold by a seller" and then "traded", and various other circumstances. The bottom line is this, assuming copyright...

On the surface, it appears that use of super hero images, such as Superman, in a school yearbook would be copyright infringement, and would...

Who is in the right and what action can be taken?

Generally, the person who created a character, is the owner of the copyright in the character, absent work made for hire situation or assignment....

Why would an atty say he's filing a patent lawsuit then after 3 months say he is not due to a 3rd party coming to the aid

Patent lawsuits can be very expensive. However, if someone is able to pay the potential high cost of such a lawsuit, and assuming that someone,...

Can? You repackage a product at the website first quality and put your own name own this certain product?

You may be liable for reverse passing off and you should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation.

Do i need an intellectual property lawyer?

You may want to contact ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC about potential licenses. Here are some...

Can a patent attorney give me advice on how to make an invention patentable (utility) AND help with getting it licensed?

Generally, you can work directly with a patent attorney to file for a patent application. However, when you say "necessary changes to make the...

Generally, fraud may be grounds for opposing a trademark application or cancelling a trademark registration, however, you indicate that they...