To transfer the IP to a US company, the owner(s) of the IP need to execute the appropriate corporate resolution under German law and an Assignment...

Is there any legal way I can produce and sell these with the sketches I have?

Yes, the appropriate procedure to follow is to obtain the permission to use the likenesses from the actors' estates, or if the actor is alive from...

WHO owns the copyright to his columns? WHO now owns the copyright to all his published books? Did his copyrights pass to me?

No, the University does not own the copyrights to his works, unless you explicitly assigned the works to him. If your father owned the copyrights...

Lets say I am in the business of providing samples of Keurig coffee for customers, I will purchased bags of different flavor Keu

Your business model is likely to be lawful, as long as you purchase legitimate items from an authorized source. In addition, your marketing and...

If I change my claims is it possible that I be granted a patent? Can you help me with the new claims with your expertise?

Excellent question! To answer you directly, you are probably barred from obtaining a patent for the invention that you were prosecuting in 2008. ...

Is it worth trying or the refusal is unambiguous? What if our application is registered under another class?

The class that the service is registered is not dispositive. What is dispositive is whether consumers would likely be confused as to source or...

Is it permissible to use items such as I've noted above in a coloring book about sports since they are items that athletes use?

You will not be committing copyright infringement unless you copy a photograph or painting of a soccer ball or tennis shoe. You should not include...

What are some tips for filing a trademark application without an attorney.

Don't do it. You may open yourself up to potential law suits and patent office proceedings. You should have an experienced trademark attorney...

What can I do about an online retailer who ignores multiple DMCA requests to remove copyrighted work?

Typically, the DMCA take down notice is not sent to the retailer, it is sent to the website that hosts the retailer, such as Ebay or Amazon. You...

How can I have an (agent) entertainment lawyer?

Thank you for your question. An agent and an entertainment attorney are two different professions and serve different roles. You can contact any...