Can a paragraph be deleted without the writer's permission?

You have a first amendment right to free speech, but that does not limit a newsletter's editor's right to edit out portions of your works from the...

I'm creating a reliable list of wholesale suppliers to sell online. How do I protect it from redistribution?

Copyright requires a "modicum of creativity." (See, e.g., Feist v. Rural Telephone). Thus, things like the white pages in a telephone book are not...

Different logos but somewhat similar domain name

First, it's not a matter of "right" or "wrong," it's a matter of "lawful" or "unlawful." Second, you would need to show the actual names and logos...

Copyright protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself. If your game is not substantially similar to Twister, then you might be making...

If I reproduce a product for my personal use is it copyright infringement?

If company X owns a copyright for the product (assuming that it is a work of authorship) or a patent for the product (assuming that it embodies an...

Are these Similar Trademarks?

Ultimately, the question is whether your mark would give rise to a substantial likelihood of confusion with the other mark. If the answer is...

Most states have personality rights statutes. In many states, such rights apply to deceased celebrities. (Have you ever wondered why you don't see...

How can you determine if it is fair use? Easy. All you have to do is get sued: if you win, it is fair use; if you lose, it is not. Fair use is a...

Am I allowed to buy iWatch knock offs from China and sell them online if I write that these are not original?

Knock offs are infringing products and Apple defends its intellectual property aggressively. If you try to import them, it is likely that they...

How much is the "minimum cost" for a patent?

The amounts that attorneys charge for patent prosecution vary widely depending on a number of factors. For example, attorneys with higher...