When registering for a copyright, when can an electronic version of a work be uploaded instead of mailing in a hard copy?

You can upload a digital design as part of your electronically filed copyright application. If you file by mail, then you should send in a hard...

Are Google blogs protected under Copyright?

When you publish a blog, your written creation is automatically protected by copyright under the copyright statute. However, to obtain statutory...

My daughter is writing some great songs,what form of copyright is need to sale her songs on itunes or even sale the songs wrote?

You can copyright the words, you can copyright the music, if she composed it. I would suggest that she copyright her songs individually, not as an...

I'm looking to hire individuals to distribute/sell merchandise for me from my website. What do I need in terms of paperwork?

You need a better plan. First, you should incorporate your business and transfer the Tradeamrks to the business. You need to have appropriate...

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I want to develop an app. How do I protect my idea while it is in production?

There are various ways of protecting intellectual property that you may be able to use in developing your app. First, while it is in development,...

Can I use my great grand son's middle names and cartoon pictures of him in my book without his father's consent.

I think that the mother's consent is sufficient. It sounds like she is the child's legal guardian. Should you have any further concerns, I...

Do you have to copyright something in order to be protected

It is difficult to say from your question if your concept is protectable by trademark, copyright or other form of IP. It is also impossible to...

I have a complex method invention involving hardware and software that has been deemed patentable and novel. The only problem is

It is a very bad idea and one that is likely to result in your potentially losing valuable rights in your invention. Stick with your lawyer if you...

Do I need to do a trademark search when coming up with a YouTube channel name?

You are not required to apply for a US trademark application in order to have a You Tube channel. However, if you are branding your channel, it...

I need a patent attorney for a new invention. ....but I don't make a lot of money. How can I afford one?

As, discussed, there are a number of pro bono patent attorneys that you can find through the UPTO. On certain commercially viable inventions some...