How to Copyright a screen play?

As my colleagues have indicated, there is a licensing issue here with regards to the Marvel character. However, you do own a copyright in the...

Yes I am building a video game and I want to base the open world off of Detroit is that illegal?

You are free to base your game in a virtual Detroit. But when you create a digital Detriot, you cannot copy anything that is protected by copyright...

How to transfer ownership of patents in the USPTO?

You will need an assignment document drawn up and this will actually transfer ownership of the patents. Then, this document should be filed with...

Can my publishing Company sue me for books i put out if they cut off communication and have not paid me any royalties?

This is an unfortunate situation to be in and I am sorry that you find yourself dealing with this. My colleague is correct in that your question...

Yes, you can absolutely sell a provisional patent application. But to increase the value of your provisional application, you should make sure that...

Copyright protection so no one is able to use this similar theme Calendar sold by my Company Can I monopolize this entire theme

Copyright protection will protect the images in your calendar, but will give you no protection for the "theme" of the calendar. In fact, it will be...

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Would I run into legal issues if I used images of automobiles, that have been long defunct, on merchandise?

There are several issues regarding copyrights and trademarks at play here. If you are using pictures that somebody else took, you must obtain...

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My colleagues have done an excellent job of answering this question. I would also add that if the "style" is created by an inventive method you may...

Trademarking a name in use only as website and facebook page, but not yet trademarked.

If she is using the name in connection with her books, she may have trademark rights to the name even though she has not filed a registration. You...

Utility Patent vs Patent Pending. What is a better choice for start ups?

In many cases, it is beneficial to get something filed with the patent office ASAP so that you can preserve your filing date. By filing a...