If I have new that states a patent filed with information disclosed during meeting becomes company property, will it suffice?

Generally speaking, it would be better to file a U.S. patent application prior to "pitching" an invention to a company. Although it may be...

You should get permission to use potentially protected characters in a potentially derivative work. You may be liable for copyright...

You can certainly try to register a trademark for an abbreviated version with the USPTO. You should discuss this in a private consultation with...

At least one question is, how do you actually sell this jewelry? For example, do you advertise by saying "Jewelry as seen on XYZ TV show"....

How do i copyright my poetry?

When a work with a modicum of creativity is fixed in a tangible medium of expression, the work is copyrighted, however, registration of a copyright...

What steps do I have to take to sue someone who has used my name in the music industry for profit without my consent?

You indicate "I agreed to do two song with him", was there a written contract? You need to provide any written agreement and any facts to an...

Why do attorneys want non refundable "retainers" just for the option of calling them? ?

An attorney may "represent" a person in a legal matter, such as in a courtroom proceeding which may typically mean, for example, that they may...

Do I have any kind of lawsuit against them?

You may have obtained some common law trademark rights to your shop name. You may be able to file for a USPTO trademark registration related to...

Curious if a lawyer would willfully steal my trademark. What options do I have if so?

This sounds strange, because, if you file electronically for a trademark application with the USPTO you immediately get a serial number. You...

Is it legal to offer giveaways on products online?

Generally, there may be various state and federal laws regarding giveaways. You should speak to an intellectual property attorney in a private...