You ask "how much protection a buyer has when they buy something like a character design", and you refer to "characters they had paid for revoked...

Generally speaking, if a copyright notice is used, it may typically include a copyright symbol (c in a circle), the year of first publication, and...

Who owns the copyright of images and video when Operating Agreement doesn't exist?

You should discuss all of the fact with an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation. Many intellectual property attorneys in New...

Should I copyright or trademark this name?

Generally, copyrights do not apply to short phrases or names. You indicate that you may be using the website to share with "clients interested...

How do I know which trademark form to apply for?

You state "..other extremely similar shops have started using the exact same name, even though my business was established way before others...

You should discuss this matter in a private consultation with a registered patent attorney. Many registered patent attorneys may have free...

Would it be ok to show my product to a product developer that may have a conflict of interest?

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

Can I reference other pieces of Fiction in a Comic Book of my own?

This may or may not be a "fair use" however, you should have the proposed comic book reviewed by an intellectual property attorney to provide a...

Generally, copyright does not relate to a word or short phrase. You can have an extensive trademark search done. However, you appear to...

Hello,can I use a pen name to register into copyright.gov personal information to begin copyrighting songs/music?

Who is identified as the author on the copies of the songs/music? If the author is not identified on the copies, you can indicate "anonymous" or...