It is irrelevant that you never knew the goods were produced without a license. You have a duty to assure that the goods are authentic before you...

Can I use copyright material for education prpose?

If you were using these materials in a classroom, then this would be an easy question. But you intend to use the materials to teach through a...

My son has written a book of poems and is currently working on a story. What is the easiest manner of obtaining a copyright?

I agree with my colleagues--- mailing materials to your self does not give you copyright protection and is no substitute for registration. If you...

I agree with my colleagues that there is no special language. What confuses members of the public is that legal concepts, no different than medical...

Can you show an independent film at an event where people are paying a fee to attend the event?

Not without a license to show the film from those who own copyrights in the film and the materials included in the film. Further, assuming that the...

How to propose an idea to a company

Ideas generally are not protected by intellectual property laws. But IP lawyers help clients find ways to implement their ideas in a manner that...

Can I settle a patent false marking issue without a litigation?

I would be very careful before acting without advice of competent and experienced IP counsel. Qui Tam actions, if brought in good faith and with a...

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Is this copyright infringement?

I seriously doubt that anyone will sue you for copyright infringement. But I disagree with my colleagues who suggest that this academic use...

What Happens To Ownership Titles Of Auctioned Off Stolen Artwork?

You would be well-served by retaining counsel who specialize in the sale of valuable works of art. I have always believed that if something is too...

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Do I need to register my song(s) with my PRO after landing a television placement?

In all probability you should register. In order to advise you concerning precisely what you need to do, I would need to see the written documents...