I have thought of something that I am interested in patenting and have never patented before, I need advise on where to start.

Start by thinking about your business model. How do you plan to exploit your invention? If you think that you will get a patent and then someone...

There are a lot of issues when dealing with dietary supplements that depend on state law. Take this to an Alabama firm with FDA and intellectual...

Can I be held liable for someone using my desktop application to download copyrighted material?

If there is a substantial non-infringing use for the application, then it is unlikely that you would infringe. However, if the application...

Are these shapes simply generic shapes (e.g., squares, triangles, etc.) or are the complex drawings? If the latter, copying them without a license...

Copyright laws - am I allowed to use an artwork online for research and educational purposes without asking permission?

While is could be considered fair use under some circumstances (we would need more facts in order to make a determination in this regard, finding...

Can I own the IP (built while working on the side project) while working for a software company X ?

You need to show your employment agreement to an attorney with a background in employment and trade secrets law. These issues are fact intensive...

What do I need to do to own the rights to my stage name (ex. The Good Guys)? Does this cover the logo as well? Where do I go?

First, if you are fortunate enough to land a recording deal, most recording labels will give you input regarding your name (e.g., Shaniah Twain is...

Can I use the same text?

The use of a single phrase that contains factual information taken from a much larger work would be considered de minimus copying and would be...

Should I return this t-shirt? Or try to pay royalties to company owning copyright/trademark?

Sometimes it is best to let sleeping dogs lie.

Do i need to provide my revenue and invoices to them?

Consult with a patent attorney with significant design patent experience. The first critical step is to determine whether your product actually...