Need to get an idea to the automobile industry. How do i get that idea to them and how do i protect this idea?

Most industries will not speak to you unless you have a patent on something they are interested in. Getting a patent is an expensive process and...

"Is it legal?" Are you talking about Civil or criminal liability? Civil liability- To the original manufacturer? How old are the cars? Utility...

I have an idea for a card game. How do I make sure my idea is unique and how do I protect the idea and then the actual game?

"Do I need to protect the card name separately?" The name of the game can be protected by trademark. The artwork on the surfaces, and figurines...

You should absolutely register the copyright of the books. You should also begin the process of trademarking the title and whatever aspects of the...

Can someone take me to court for trademark infringement if I never actively started the business and it has already been closed?

Can someone take you to court? Yes. Will they win? Not enough details to answer that. Whether or not you made any money is irrelevant. Have...

Is it legal in the United States to write a self-replicating computer virus for research purpose ?

The answers you receive from avvo is not a substitute for legal advice from a professional in your area. Texas might have a law on the books...

Using a mascot name and colors of a university without mentioning the university

Get a license from the university or prepared to get sued. Universities aggressively police their IP. This will end up costing you tens...

Creative Trademarking

A copyright or trademark will not cover functional objects. if you have a 3D object that has a function a design patent is probably your only...

Patentable or not? The application of the thing.

The definition of obvious for patent law is not the dictionary definition. It is a distinct legal term that takes many years of practice to fully...

Restaurant blog looking for internet lawyer

"My concern is what happens if people take action from the ideas listed in the blog." Like what? Are you worried recipes will get customers...