I represented a client recently who did what you are proposing and was threatened with a law-suit for Copyright infringement by a well known...

Can I file an utility patent application with the same material from my provisional patent?

Yes, if your provisional application is complete. However, if the provisional application was not prepared by an experienced Registered Patent...

Would the zombie version be considered derivative or transformative?

It doesn't matter since the original work is in the public domain. I would recommend using the usual copyright notice and a separate sentence...

What do we have to do to protect our music?

File for copyright registrations in each of your respective names. Retain an experienced Copyright/Entertainment attorney to review your agreement...

What is the value of new argument leading to invalidity of patent infringement lawsuits?

If you are a patent litigation attorney, you can pitch your argument to potential clients. Or you can write and publish a legal article. ...

How to check to see if a name is in use or trademarked?

Excellent question. I recommend that if you are planning to use a mark that you have a full search conducted, so there are no nasty supplies down...

Can I sue Johnson&Johnson for an idea they got from me? They sent me a letter saying it did not fit in with them( about 1994.)

Sure, as long as you patented your idea or had J&J sign a Non-Disclosure agreement before telling them, you can sue. Otherwise, you are out of...

On the vagueness of defining "fair use".

The reason that fair use is so vague, is because it is a defense based in Equity. I heard it said that "Equity is measured by the length of the...

This is about copyright transfer for post-1978 published/registered works and a copyright duration calculator.

No, the rights stay the same. The date does not reset. For more detailed advice, I recommend that you retain an experienced Trademark,...

Employer's rights on patent applications

No you probably do not have right to further compensation. Your invention was made in the course of employment, your employer had the right to...