I have filed suit against the estate attorney

This sounds like a very complicated situation, and I cannot provide you legal advice without having more information. I suggest that you retain...

Can this suit be dismissed?

I practice in New York, and you will need to consult with an Illinois attorney concerning the exact procedures in that State. And I do not know...

Do I need a special license for local band cover song playback?

This raises an array of intellectual property issues, and you will need to acquire several different kinds of intellectual property rights. You...

Let me start by saying that the most important thing is that you provide honest and truthful testimony, regardless of whether you are paid or not....

Could A writer self-publish a book about a brand, such as "Campbells Soup Company: The Brand That Conquered America"

I am not as confident in my colleagues that you will be able to avoid lega problems. I agree that theoretically, you should be able to publish an...

Third party granted exclusive rights to use logo design created on volunteer basis?

I would need to know more information before giving you legal advice. There is a doctrine in the world of intellectual property called "work for...

Can I get some copyright protection on picture book plots?

One of the hardest things to understand about copyright law is that it does not protect ideas or concepts. It protects any work (art, music, books,...

I agree with the fine comments of my colleagues but I would add the following warning. When you receive a cease and desist letter from a lawyer,...

I have a new idea for an Internet advertising model like ( pay per click) should I patented it or copyrighted it.

You might find this surprising, but in general our intellectual property laws do not protect mere "ideas". Copyright law protects works that are...

Even in these difficult times, there are many companies in almost every industry who are interested in evaluating new inventions. However, there...