Generally, copyright relates to protection for expressions not ideas and not functional aspects. You should discuss with an intellectual...

I have made a product better, how do I proceed without a patent? I want to present it to the company can I expect compensation?

If possible, you should file a patent application, through a registered patent attorney, before you "pitch" a concept to a company. It is...

My husband used to work for a big music star. This singer had a web show that my husband was the musical director for years.

Generally, if someone is using someone else's image for commercial purpose there may be issues of violation of right of publicity. You should...

PRINTING SHIRTS WITH PARTIAL LEGAL NAME FOR BRAND?

Generally, if one has a U.S. registered trademark, and one wants to indicate that it is registered on a product, then one typically should use the...

Does a trademark have to be identified in its use, with (tm) or registration mark (®) in order to claim it as a trademark?

Generally, depending on the facts, failure to, for example, give notice of registration of a trademark, such as with the registration ® symbol may...

Are there any circumstances in which I can legally sell a text-heavy art print with a celebrity’s image?

Generally, there may be at least issues of violation of the right of publicity if you use someone's name or image for commercial purposes. You...

I am writing a book. How can I get it patented so no one reprints it without paying me?

Generally, you may be able to file for a copyright registration related to a book. You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in...

It may be possible to merely identify the name of an auto that you may want to rent, however, it is important not to create the impression that you...

Generally, the U.S. copyright office may refuse to register a copyright under various circumstances, which may require you to file a new...

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