What permissions would I need for a personal-parody business?

In addition to the wise advise given by of my colleagues, you must know that fair use is a defense, not a blanket immunity from prosecution. In...

Digital licensing information. I am looking to license a book I wrote to the local library what should I charge ?

The fee is whatever you can get. I think not much because as my colleague stated they have no need. Libraries routinely purchase books in bulk...

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I am a trademark attorney who has recently started my own firm. If a client has a trademark filed under another attorney in the

As stated, the best way is to play around the website and discover what's there. In the name of expediency, here it is...

Should I be aware of Trademark Infringement, Lanham Act or Common law if my trade name is almost similar with existing business?

You are confusing a company name with a trademarks. As company names go, the difference may be substantial to merit registration in your...

What kind of attorney do i need? Copyright or Intellectual Property?

Neither, you will need someone who specializes in Privacy issues. But perhaps you do not need an attorney. Just write a polite but firm letter to...

How to get past copyright law

Wrong forum and wrong people to ask this question. Remove the infringing song immediately and hope for the best.

If I write a book and form a company to sell the book, should I file a US copyright in my name, or in the name of my company?

The author gets the copyright The ownership of the copyright could be either one or both

Is it true that when you write a book you have an automatic copyright?

That is correct, but do not confuse having an automatic copyright with having the right to enforce your copyright. For the later rights you must...

You took the picture, then you own the copyright. Can you sell it? May be yes, may be no. It is a determination that must be made by observing...

Trademark a Business Name

Each country's laws end at their respective borders, so a Canadian company may have a similar name as your company. Since you do not have a...