My art was stolen by X inc. and I didn't copyright it. Can I use proof of its creation date to copyright it now and fight X Inc?

Generally speaking a creator of a work of art would be the author of the copyright, unless a work made for hire is involved, and the owner of the...

What options does an independent artist have if their IP is stolen by a larger corporation?

Copyright occurs when a work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression. However, registration of a copyright is important for many reasons. ...

Can I scan a textbook and resell it legally?

You probably would want licensing agreements with anyone who owned intellectual property rights relating to the textbooks. You should show the...

Is my domain infringing on a companies trademark?

You indicate that this is a much bigger company. They have at least, valid arguments, it appears, to file a UDRP action, or other...

Can founding myths be considered fraud?

Where was this "founding myth" created? If it is in a statement under the penalties of perjury or in a filing with the SEC concerning the...

Just wondering about name infringement

If a trademark is used and registered for one type of goods/services, it is possible that others may be able to use the trademark for another type...

Generally, copyright does not cover short phrases or words. However a word or short phrase may be subject to trademark protection. "JEDI" is,...

I have a copyright question.

A copyright owner has the exclusive right to prepare derivative works. It is possible that your work may be considered a derivative work of...

Would there be any legal issues with doing a co-brand with a local sports franchise without their permission?

You need to get permission of the owner of the trademark(s) for logos and names for Los Angeles Rams, otherwise you may be liable for trademark...

Do I have recourse when a newspaper prints a copyrighted photo without permission?

It is possible that you can sue for copyright infringement, however, you need to at least file for copyright registration in order to file a suit...