How can I find out about royalties due me for a patent ?

Generally, if someone owes you royalties concerning a licensing agreement, you may be able to sue for at least breach of contract. You should...

If I were to knowingly buy a knockoff item online and have it sent to my house, would I get hit with legal trouble?

See below regarding purchase of counterfeit goods: https://www.cbp.gov/FakeGoodsRealDangers You should discuss with an intellectual property...

What is the best & quickest way to register my business trademark?

Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

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

Can I paint an item with a collegiate trademark and give it away for a church benefit?

If you put someone else's trademark on a product, without permission and introduce the product into a stream of commerce, you may be liable for, at...

Can I make odes to other pieces within my book?

There are copyright infringement concerns if you use lyrics from someone's song in a novel. However, generally, very short phrases are not...

Can l copy a cartoon drawing if l hand draw the cartoon myself. I want to put a picture on a home made greeting card. Thanks.

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

Generally, lyrics from a song may be subject to copyright protection. A very short phrase may not be protected by copyright, at least by...

Generally, if you modify a product, without permission of the original trademark owner, and leave the original trademark on the modified product,...

Copyright issue? I designed a holiday shirt to sell online. I drew a picture Rudolph in my own style. Will I get sued if I sell

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