Is a 'how to guide' that includes various exercise routines considered 'educational purposes' under fair use copyright law?

Educational use generally refers to use within a classroom. Your proposed use would be in connection with the sale of your product and/or to...

Can a heart-shaped, handstamped with custom text item be copyrighted? Seems other etsy seller may not have solid grounds 4 claim

Several issues need to be evaluated here. Copyright protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself. Furthermore, copyright only...

Can I use a shoe design that has no identifying qualities other than it’s unique in its overall design?

I agree with Attorneys Ballard and Natoli. Determining whether the design is subject to design patent or trade dress protection will require your...

As another answer mentioned, such ingredients are commonly protected as trade secrets, which is advantageous because a trade secret lasta as long...

Can I find a lawyer to help my protecting my idea and finding investors?

If your idea is novel, nonobvous, useful, and if you can describe it in sufficient detail so that one skilled in the art can make and use it, then...

As others have stated, if you were an employee at the time the works were created, then they are works made for hire, and copyright is owned by...

Is the process for a trademark and service mark the same?

The term "trademark" has both a broad meaning (which encompasses goods and services) as well as a narrow meaning (which just encompasses goods). ...

Do I need to have a logo before applying for a trade/service mark?

Trademark protects the name(s) and logo(s) used to identify your products or services as originating from you. Your business name, as well as any...

Shoud I devulge my invention idea?

Before using any invention promotion company: Check the website of the Secretary of State in which the company is located for other names under...

Can I copy write a creative slogan for use on t shirts, mugs, calendars,etc? Do I need to?

Short phrases are not subject to copyright protection. If you are using the words across the front of a T-shirt, they will be considered to be...