If I published my work and some one takes my work and copyrights it in the usa copyright office do they gain ownership ?

No, they would have committed fraud. However, you would need to prove that you were the true author. You are better off registering your copyright...

You own a common law copyright on any of your works once they are performed or affixed in a tangible medium. I suggest that you have your...

Can Iranians register something with US copyright office? Or sanctions against Iran doesn't allow this?

I don't think that the sanctions against Iran foreclose registration of an unpublished work in the US. However, that would have to be confirmed by...

Can l do it? (IP, copyright, entertainment)

I don't think that your Iranian Nationality will be a bar to copyright protection in the US. I suggest that you retain an experience Copyright...

My husband was let go of a team he put together and organized.

I'm sorry, but this is not an Entertainment Law question. I think that you need a General Practice Attorney in your local area.

Is a common law trademark enforceable when the two companies operate in different states?

Yes, trademark rights are based on use in commerce. They may have a claim against you and can sue you in Federal or State Court. You need to...

Is it copyright infringement when a co-designer uses a joint artistic creation without permission from the 2nd designer?

If you designed the logo yourself, i.e. created the artistic design, you would be considered the author and have exclusive rights to the copyright....

Is "StatSheet" a registered trademark?

Whether or not the mark is available for use and registration depends on the context that you plan to use it. A mark may be highly descriptive for...

Need assistance with business name mentioning another entity's copyrighted name.

You will need to negotiate with the Trademark Owner of the "PALMS PLACE" hotel for a license to use the name. You should retain an experienced...

You would need to have experience trademark counsel conduct an analysis of the strength of your mark in considering whether to send a cease and...