How can I protect my ideas?/ How can I get legal advice regularly?

The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for an app/website these days are probably pretty slim, but always worth have that...

When a company copies someone else's product design, what does it need to do as a legal matter?

If you are operating in China and have not other connections to the US like assets here, physical presence, employees, offices, accounts, etc. then...

Patent infringement claim not bought up in separate state lawsuit?

As noted, the case should be in federal court. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail....

Who Owns the Copyright of a "Work Made for Hire" That Hasn't Been Paid For?

The facts are a little murky here. So I would get some clarity on this for sure before taking any action. In general, an implied, nonexclusive...

Audible broke exclusivity contract on 161 books

This is really a contract matter. We would need to review carefully the terms of your agreement and what if any duty was owed and whether a breach...

I think the biggest consideration here is that you may be perceived as presenting a false association with Disney which is trademark infringement....

I'm really not sure what you mean. Of course you are free to make more than one app. Some companies have 100s of apps that they manage and...

Do I need an LLC to protect me and how to keep my name confidential?

Setting up a business entity it key to avoiding personal liability for activity that derives from the ordinary course of business. This is almost...

Is the use of movie clips that were captured from YouTube a legal or ethical issues for classroom use?

There is a statutory exemption in the copyright law for content used within the classroom learning environment of non-profit educational...

Usually, the marks will be owned by the entity that uses them so they become an asset of that entity. There are some strategies however that...