Do I have full ownership of the materials created as an independent contractor?

This would be a work for hire scenario without a written agreement. So while the underlying IP rights are owned by you, the employer receives an...

A defendant didn't show up for a CMC but filed a Case Management Statement even though she did an Antislapp, judge continued it

I retagged this question under litigation so those attorneys with this expertise can respond.

I am making stock styles leggings that other company are making as well. If I make my styles close to the same look b

Clothing designs are generally not protected. I say "generally" because in some cases design patents may be registered although that is more rare...

I have a clothing line how can I protect designs?

As noted, clothing designs are generally not protected. I say "generally" because in some cases design patents may be registered although that is...

Do I need permission from a town or city to use their name in my book?

In general, there is no problem with that. There might be if you are presenting a false association with them. If you need clarification, I...

Documentaries often use footage in the context of fair use for purposes of critical commentary. Their use of your content will have to be...

They did discuss this issue and there are many people looking for it. See link:...

You are free to operate under a fictitious business name or DBA. If you are intending on branding this then I would treat it as a proper trademark....

Can I buy a patented product add something to it and resell it ?

Generally, yes, because your purchase of that product is said to extinguish the patent in it. And like most anything else you buy you are free to...

If a person is operating under a formal licensing compliance regime, they cannot hold themselves out to the public under a different name and...