I wish to develop a academic based social wok plan. This would include textbooks, workbooks, etc... Should I patent this idea?

You need to consult a Registered Patent Attorney. Patents in this area of the law are currently undergoing a lot of changes. There are many...

Can I sell wall hangings, ornaments from pictures out of old books?

You need to seek counsel. Vintage books may or may not be old enough to still have copyright protection. Also, depending on the touch up, could...

Can I sue or get other business to change name?

Many Ip attorneys will give you a free consultation. Depending on more details than you have stated it is possible you have common law trademark...

If I forgot to record a trademark assignment from myself to my business & now I want assign to other business?

You can still accomplish your goal. But, I recommend hiring an IP attorney to ensure accurate transfer of rights. Many offer free consultation.

What legal action can I take against someone who stole software code from me, publicly claimed they made it, and now uses it?

You need to get in touch with an intellectual property Attorney If it is your source code, you have copyright upon creation.

I own a new Real Estate Company and my Logo uses the same Blue and Green Colors as my former company. Can colors be copied?

Hi. While in some very limited circumstances a color combination can be copyrighted, if your logos are vastly different, as you assert, it will be...

Do I need two trademarks?

Hi. You should contact an IP attorney. Many of us give free consultations. It is possible you have three different marks. Maybe the word alone,...

Business partner scammed me. What action can I take?

Hi. Having access to the code and redirecting may be "taking the law into your own hands." You really need to get some counsel on this and it...

Display other parties photo without notifying them cause lawsuits?

I agree with attorney Natoli, who always provides great advice). If they are your own photos, even if the corporate name is visible, you should...

Given the limited facts you provide, this would be ok. You are permitted limited use of the mark of another only to the extent needed. You can...