Can I trademark the name of a common scientific term for the name of a scientific journal?

Maybe. There is no bar to using a common scientific term as a trademark. But before doing so, you need to retain IP counsel to conduct a full-blown...

Ideas are a dime a dozen. They are worthless unless you take precautions to protect them before dealing with third parties. This is particularly...

I have a shared royalty question. I published a book, I own the copyright. we have 4 partners, the author and two other guys.

You are not being "screwed". Your co-authors are free to give their shares to anyone they want. You are not entitled to anything more than your...

ATTN Entertainment Lawyers: Seeking Legal Forms for Documentary Filmmakers In Exchange For Free Marketing Services

With respect, you are not performing a service for your readers by providing a packet of legal forms. Using forms for such matter as talent...

How to handle threats and libel by business partner whom I'm in litigation with?

You should consult with the attorney who is already handling your law suit---I would think that these false statements and threats would be a key...

Copyright, patent, or trademark?

It is impossible to answer this question. You will probably need some combination of all three. Developing an intellectual property strategy...

Re: publishing & copyright. You can't publish in a book someone's email message, it is copyright. How about phone text messages?

Text messages are protected by copyright. You cannot use text messages authored by others without their permission. There may be circumstances...

Do I need permission to use a real place in my book?

You can use these names if your book is reporting or commenting on events which occurred that involve these names of medical facilities. The...

Probably not. In so doing, you will be violating trademark rights and rights of publicity. You will be sued faster than a speeding bullet---or...

Trademark question from The Sentinel Group in Lynnwood, WA

No. You missed the deadline for filing a statement of continued use. However, you may still have common law rights in the trademark even if your...