Can a minor copyright in the state of MI?

Copyright registration is based on a federal statute. Anyone, including minors can register their work as a copyright, in the US Copyright Office...

If a copyright infringement case involves people from different states, which state would hold the case?

The concept is called "Personal Jurisdiction" if the defendant conducted infringing activity in your state and/or has a regular and established...

I think my book that I wrote and published is being sold illegally.

You should contact a copyright litigation attorney immediately. Your attorney can send Amazon a DMCA takedown notice, provided you have a...

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I am creating a new company entity and would like to register a Trademark (logo) as part of my brand. How much does this cost?

There are several steps that you need to undertake, first clearing your mark for use and registration and then filing your mark and logo or both in...

If a trademark was canceled several years ago by a different entity, is it possible to get that Trademark for your business?

You may apply to register the mark for your business, not revive the cancelled registration. However, you should consult with an experienced...

Does putting a non-trademarked acronym of a trademarked name on apparel against trademark law?

Unless a search is conducted and reviewed by an experienced trademark attorney, we have no way of knowing who may own the rights to "CCM VOICE". ...

SHOULD I BE GETTING PAID FOR TELEVISION APPEARANCES WHEREIN I'M SHARING MY STORY ABOUT BEING A CRIME VICTIM?

In order to be compensated, you need to retain an entertainment attorney to negotiate with the show's producers and representatives before you...

How do I know if I have patentable features or functionality in my software?

In order to know if you have something patentable and if you might infringe on someone's else's IP you need to consult with an experienced...

Do I need a patent attorney?

You can contact a general Idaho attorney at any time in the process. However, I suggest that you contact a patent /IP attorney that can advise you...

Idea

Yes, there are a number of things that you can do. However, the first is to apply for your own provisional patent application for your idea. You...