-Copyright problems....

If what you are using is substantially similar to the works of others, then you could be infringing their copyrights Copyright infringement is a...

Do you have patent attorneys

You might want to search this site and look for attorneys with a technical background similar to the technology employed in your invention.

Where can I find an Attorney to discuss protecting my Intellectual Property rights for a software development idea?

There are many patent attorneys with a background in software in the New York area. You could probably find one by searching on AVVO. While you...

Can a former employer use my images for advertising?

There are privacy issues involved and privacy is a matter of state law. You should consult with an attorney in your home state.

I have written a book and I am looking to self publish can I go through a lawyer to patent it?

Patents are for inventions, not works of authorship. A book is a work of authorship. Such works are protectable through copyright. You should...

Given that Vogue is a famous fashion magazine, your use of the word might give rise to a likelihood of confusion with the magazine in that...

Would it be smart to trademark my company name before the company grows too big?

Yes. It would be a very good idea. You will want to register the trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office. At this stage, it would also...

Must I get permission from a famous person to sell an oil painting I did of him? The photo I painted from is permitted.

Selling a painting of a famous person without a license could violate that person's personality/publicity rights. Here is a good reference site...

What happens if a company publicly claims to own a patent they dont?

First, you should verify that they are falsely claiming patent rights. Then, if your business has been hurt by this, consult with a patent litigator.

Is it legal to falsely attribute quotes to historic/public figures for commercial purposes?

As Abraham Lincoln once said: "You can't trust everything you read on the Internet."