I have an idea for a phone app. I want to market and sell the idea so that it can be developed but I want to protect my idea.

The patent space is highly predatory, so you are going to need to consult with a number of providers before pulling the trigger and I would not get...

Do I have exclusive rights to a work I have modified that is distributed under the CC Attribution Unported 3 License

As the others all noted, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail. You can start by calling...

Can i use book text/excerpts in a commercial mobile app?

As noted, you need to run this by your own lawyer who can give you the specific advice you need. At this point, I think we all have more questions...

I want to make regular ties and make them into skinny ties and sell them. Is there any copyright or trademark issues or others?

While we see these kind of practices happen all over the place, it is actually a complex situation. The short answer was given by Attorney Ballard....

The copyright affixes automatically to whomever created the content unless that person did so as a bona fide employee or through a written...

Company is selling MY design on a t-shirt on their website. What action can I take and how can I get this taken down?

These kinds of cases are very fact dependent. You may be the lawful interest holder on the copyright, but it may also be the case that given the...

What is the criteria to find a top-rated intellectual property firm for my complex copyright infringement commercial case?

First, you need to ascertain where you will be bringing the action. You might be in FL, for example, but if the defendant resides in say NY then...

What to do if I added to many goods to my trademark application?

You application will likely receive an office action. You cannot identify more classes than what you are paying for. I am frankly more concerned...

Is it appropriate to wear a red dressed shirt to a case management conference?

If you are the lawyer, no. If not, you can wear whatever you want but just keep in mind that what you wear can color peoples' opinion about you and...

How essential to get an intellectual property lawyer who specializes in the trade/industry of my copyright infringement claim?

It will not be relevant or frankly practicable to seek out a firm that has such a micro-specialty litigation practice even that were possible. Any...