I have an idea that I want to pitch to a major search engine as a "sister" search engine. How do i "own' my idea?

An idea is “free as the air” unless it is protected by a form of intellectual property (e.g., trade secret or issued patent). You need to have a...

Non-disclosure argument for small business

The answer depends on what the NDA says. Generally, they only protect the confidentiality of information to a limited extent. Also, the NDA may...

If a patent is granted in the US, could I copy those details and file my own patent in another country e.g the UK or France?

No No No!!! You have to be an inventor and be able to show that you made the invention–not just copied something. Nice try.

I would like to know if I can change the name of a existing buisiness and it, product names and start a new buisiness

More facts would be needed to answer this. However, if no trademark, trade dress, copyright rights, design patent or utility patent rights are...

My client does not want to pay for a set of drawings containing my design and specs. can he drop me and use my plans?

The answer would depend on the oral or written agreement you had with your client. They may have modified the general rule that the copyright...

I have an outline for a book and I am talking to a "ghost writer". How do I protect it?

Copyright is automatically protected from the moment an expression is fixed in a tangible medium of expression–that is, written down. So you do...

Adding restrictive clauses in model release forms: as a model, what rights do I have in doing so?

A model release form is a contract. You can change the terms any way you wish before you sign it. Of course, the other party does not have to...

How to deal with partner registered company's Logo under his own

You should consult a good lawyer. Depending on the facts, the company may own the trademark rights and the copyright rights, or the...

Music and lyrics are copyrightable either separately or together, but song titles are not protected by copyright (or trademark). A...

How to prosecute for IP copyright infringement related to software source code

More facts are needed to answer this question. But, in addition to the causes of action you mention, there is a potential copyright infringement...