I want to hire someone to build the app for me but am worried a developer could steal my idea. What do i need to prevent this?

This is probably less of a concern than it may appear, but you should always make certain first to pick providers that give you the best chance of...

Does this count as a Trademark infringement? or is the complainant wrong?

You have received some very good insights. I'm sure you have gleaned at this point that you really need to discuss all this over with a lawyer in...

I have a question about logo infringement and a company using my logo with out my consent.

It depends. I would first want to know what if any terms you agreed to when you entered the contest? That is, although you didn't win, did they...

In all probability sure, this happens all the time. Most of the generic product you source from China is made and shipped knowing that the retailer...

I am working on a documentary on UFOs but can not find the copyright holder of some old photographs which are critical to the

It is entirely possible that your use of these photos will present an obvious fair use but we have no way of knowing that here. If there is no way...

Is my employer violating the terms of my employment when they sell/trade my original content?

This is way too fact specific for anyone here to be of any meaningful help. First, given that there is a written agreement that needs to be...

Can I trademark a similar name in a different industry?

As noted, all we can say is maybe. For example, we have Delta Airlines not to be confused with the Delta that puts the faucets in our homes. In...

Can I post (to YouTube and Facebook) video from a musical that my high school students wrote? It contains music from musicals.

You received some good insights. Look, no one is going to care or fuss about your kids use of their material and the worse thing that is going...

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How to avoid image copyright infringements?

Your first form of protection is your own common sense. If you are asked to reproduce or make derivative works of any material that you clearly...

Is there any way for someone to transfer a trademark to a new owner?

Yes, of course. AS the others note, this may not be so straight forward and at a minimum you should have a transfer/assignment agreement prepared...