Can an individual still aquire the rights to a published work, if the author is deceased and book was published in 1965?

It is legal to transfer copyright from an owner of the copyright to another party. Copyright is one of several properties known as "intellectual...

I have a question about a clause that appears in many “standard” music distribution agreements.

I have not seen this clause in music distribution agreements. It may be referring to copyright registration with the Library of Congress in order...

Someone has taken photos from a facebook album of mine and uploaded them to his site. do i own those photos or not?

If you took those photos yourself, then you should own those photos. You may consider looking into the DMCA notice and take down provisions. These...

Can Rosetta Stone take legal action against me if I create a similar language software??

In general, ideas and concepts cannot be protected until they are reduced to practice. I say this to emphasize that anyone can have and share the...

I want to get a trademark

THE REASON for hiring a lawyer, instead of using a service like LegalZoom, is to get good counseling and advice. If the lawyer or "company" is...

Can I use "MLB" text in product name?

A quick search of the USPTO trademark database shows that "MLB" is a registered trademark of Major League Baseball. Also, this baseball...

Great question. See this 2009 Connecticut Law Review article by KATHRYN M. FOLEY entitled "PROTECTING FICTIONAL CHARACTERS: DEFINING THE ELUSIVE...

Do u guys have previous experiences as getting a warning not to infringe copyright materials from your ISP?

If you are illegally downloading, the new agreement with ISPs is intended to ultimately deny you internet service and to thwart your behavior. You...

Trademark Intent to Use Issue

Considering consulting with an attorney to discuss the details of the case. Sometimes a likelihood of confusion may not exist even with similar...

I have a witnessed idea for a bike trailer. (see biketrailerblog.com) then hit cargo then hit sherman & c drawing

I agree with my colleagues that you have made a public disclosure based on the way you have presented the question. Sometimes I inquire with...