Is it legal to do something like make a derivative or transformative work of that purchase and put it on YouTube?

Under 17 U.S.C. 106(2) the copyright owner has the exclusive right to "prepare derivative works". However, "Fair Use" is a defense to copyright...

Do I absolutely need a model release in this case?

There are a number of issues here and it is very important that you discuss this in a private consultation with an intellectual property attorney....

I actually have two questions regarding TM.

If we are talking about a U.S. registered trademark then the owner needs to use the exact trademark in commerce in order to indicate that it is in...

If a set of two everyday words are trademarked without a space. For example "catlover", would "cat lover" also be under that TM?

If we are talking about a U.S. registered trademark, and you are the owner of the registration then you should use the term "catlover" without the...

What responsibility do I have to provide my employer with intellectual property that was created prior to my initiation

You state that "a group of professionals created", "I brought this program", and then "that I created with colleagues". I am unclear on the...

Is a trademark application for the supplemental register published for opposition?

As my colleagues have indicated, trademark applications for the supplemental register are not published for opposition. However, if someone...

Do I need the patent for an idea before I submit it to a company, even if its not a developed product?

If possible it is better to file a U.S. patent application through a U.S. registered patent attorney before disclosing an invention to a company. ...

The U.S. patent system has, at least arguably, made your "life better". If people and companies did not have the incentive of the U.S. patent...

When you say "There is another company that has my name and I don't want anyone confusing us", it sounds like there is a possible trademark...

How can I protect my business from competitors domestically and internationally?

If you do not have U.S. federal trademark registrations for whatever trademarks you have, you should file for that, if it is appropriate, as soon...