Can I copyright all of my artwork on my site?

A group registration of artwork on an internet site is a good start, but it really does not buy much protection for you. There are significant...

Is it a civil liberties violation if a manager tells another manager that an employee is having health issues?

While I understand your frustration because you asked the VP to maintain confidentiality, there is no civil liberties or HIPPA violation here. You...

Can a customer who purchased a product patented by my company include this product in their own patent?

I agree with the comments of my colleagues, but they have not touched on one critical aspect of the problem that you face. Your customer operates...

Trademarks

You need not only a trademark lawyer, but a lawyer who helps start-up companies deal issues like this, When you start a business, you are destined...

Do I need a copyright contract?

Yes. You need them to assign copyrights to you and/or work out royalty arrangements with them. If they write segments of the book, they are the...

Can I extend a copyright on a board game?

If your grandfather patented the board game, chances are your updated version with clarified rules cannot be patented. (Patents provide the...

Can I gain control of a domain name through registering a trademark?

Obtaining the trademark will not necessarily help you obtain control of the domain name. Moreover, your assumption that the trademark is available...

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Could there be any liability regarding basic information on businesses, schools, etc. that is posted on a website site?

The laws regarding internet service providers are complex and numerous. There are steps that you can take to protect yourself from charges of...

If I get a drawing copyrighted does that prove that it is an original work ?

The mere fact that you succeed in obtaining a certificate of registration does not imply that the copyright office has blessed your drawing as an...

If you are a journalist or sports reporter, and if the pictures are part of reporting on the games and/or lifestyles of these players, then you...