Many people are offering free downloads on the Internet of my copyrighted books, do I have any recourse that makes sense to do?

If the copyright for the books is not registered, register it NOW. This can be done through the Copyright Office website. If your book is...

I WON MY COPYRIGHT CASE PRO SE

Congratulations on the win! Being aware of a company's infringement, without being in control of that company, does not create a duty to act to...

In general, registering a standard character mark will provide broader protection and greater flexibility. However, registering the name in...

How do I avoid intellectual property infringement when selling on etsy and eBay?

I assume from the answer that the other seller is accusing you of copyright infringement. To determine whether the claim is valid, your attorney...

Whats the legality of copyright music for non professional podcasting?

If the podcasts are not anticipated to generate revenue, then I would strongly encourage using only music that you can be 100% certain is in the...

How much of the cut should I ask for if I sell a song?

In addition to Attorney Ballard's point about your friend possibly being a joint author, you should ensure that whatever your friend is adding is...

Can I sue customers for buying/returning educational audio cds

If in fact they are copying the information, then that is copyright infringement. Are you sure that is what they are doing? Before suit can be...

Can a company enforce their trademark when there are many other companies with using the same word?

Yes. They can enforce their trademark however they like. However, there are numerous other issues that need to be evaluated. I strongly...

How do I go about securing my patent on my idea for a patent with certain companies QVC or HSN so that they won't take my projec

In order for an invention to be patentable, it must be useful, novel, and nonobvious. You must be able to describe how to make and use the...

Can I patent or trademark a blister pack design-color and shape , which is not function related-just a unique shape and color?

As others have mentioned, both design patent and trade dress protection are possibilities. The appropriate choice depends on whether you are just...