If a novel's concept is similar to a reality TV show, does the author of the novel infringe the copyright of the show?

No one can claim a copyright interest in the theme of something and there is no way to currently protect the format of a reality TV show. So unless...

If I have a trademark consisting of a word and a design does that weaken my ability to exclude others?

Yes, it certainly can. This is why you protect the standard character text separately from the image or stylized mark (your logo). The image marks...

Domain Ransom - A domain company is holding my former domain ransom. How can I get the domain back, which is trademarked to me.

While I try to refrain from making any conclusions over this public forum, I'm not so sure you are describing cybersquatting. The registrar can...

Under the Madrid Protocol, what constitutes "having a real and effective commercial or industrial establishment in the country"?

Who is the applicant? Is it the entity that is registered? Are you a domestic entity/individual or a foreign applicant seeking to use the USPTO as...

As noted, the copyright affixes automatically once the work is completed. No other formalities are required. To my knowledge, this is the case even...

You received some excellent advice. Your admission into the stadium is governed by certain terms that you accepted when you set foot into it. If...

Can I copyright jewelry using bible verses? I want to protect the jewelry designs and not the verses.

You received some good answers. In short, the jewelry design can be the subject of copyright protection, but in this category that can often be...

Can I make a sequel to a creative commons film?

As noted, you have to be sure that it is actually in the public domain. I just don't know but reading Attorney Ballard's thoughtful answer I...

Can a member of Iran's intelligent service publish his songs in USA?

Nothing mentioned here should in any way prohibit an artist in Iran from publishing their work here in the US or registering that work with the US...

Yes, as noted, this would amount to a derivative work. One can possess their own copyright interest in a translation as well. If you need...