Is there a way to present an idea to company while eliminating their ability to just steal the idea?

You cannot engender trademark rights for the name unless it is actually being used in commerce in connection with a particular good or service. You...

Can a client file a trademark registration for a logo design without a transfer of copyright?

Yes of course. The license to use the logo that was designed for them is implied under the law even if you retained the underlying copyright...

What can I do if someone doesn't give me credit for a song I made.

Not every music producer is going to be considered a joint creator and there are a number of circumstances that can occur that will have an effect...

Do I need to trademark my own personal created paint colors?

Yes, of course you can brand your products. This is no different than McDonald's calling their sandwich the Big Mac or their chicken nuggets...

Saturday Night Live did a skit and featured a fake book. Can I create the book for real?

Most probably, but you need to make certain that you are not infringing on any copyright protected material like using the same cover design as...

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What do you need to do to maintain your trademark after you get it? What's the cost?

Interesting that you spent money with legal zoom, but have to come to a free and public website to get answers to simple follow up questions. I...

Logo usage

This is a very specific scenario for which you need actual legal advice not just a free a public website where all we can offer here is some...

That would be great and it would be a highly successful venture I bet in the Portland area. But, alas, no you can't do this without a license as...

Filing a trademark application

You could if you are selling light bulbs, but not if you are offering college mentoring services. This is because it would be considered generic or...

Can I protect my slogan by using it as my company name.

You can protect your tagline or slogan by using it as a source identifier in connection with a good or service (e.g., "Just Do It" or "I'm Lovin...