If I audio record illegal work activity (verbal harassment) at work in meetings. What options do I have for doing so?

This is not an intellectual property law question. It is a privacy and employment law issue. In some states, you do not need consent before...

What kind of lawyer do I need to speak to in regards to getting something patented?

You should retain a law firm, not a lawyer. You probably need guidance in several areas of the law. You will need a patent prosecution lawyer...

This is a quite complex question---and the answer would require a lawyer to spend a significant amount of time reviewing each photo, the context in...

Do I need a contract lawyer or a personal injury lawyer?

I think this is way more serious than the other lawyers who have commented. A Tattoo is something that is fixed to your body for life. An...

Can I have the same book title under a different genre as another writer ?

Probably. Ordinarily, books titles are not protected by copyright law or trademark law. But there are some significant exceptions. A book title...

I am thinking on creating an ETF that replicates the portfolio of a top US investor. Can I use his full name to market it ?

You cannot use this investor's name without his permission. In so doing, you would be violating his right of publicity. Further, it is quote...

A pen name, or indeed any name, can become a trademark. Trademarks identify the source of goods and services. Use of your pen name could have...

I wouldn't take this risk without permission from the owners of the copyrights and trademarks in the App Icons. It is perfectly fine to identify...

Can a breach of contract claim be made without a copy?

Yes. But this is a dangerous situation for you and your lawyer. Without knowing what the fine print provides in the written agreement, it is quite...

Do I need to worry about copyright strikes?

You face issues under copyright law, trademark law and right of publicity law. First, you need a license from the owner of the copyright in the...