What legal advice should i seek?

You should budget for IP counsel. There a many IP issues that will be present. Copyright of your software, trademark of your branding and...

Can a person offer a software product that has been patented by another for free?

A patent entitles the patent owner an exclusive right to make, use, or sell and the right to exclude others from doing so. There is no...

Is this a valid copyright defense? What is the probability of success?

You need to speak with an attorney of you are already receiving demand letters. Are these print books or eBooks? It sounds like eBooks. If so,...

You have already received some good advice. abandonment of a federal registration does not always mean abandonment of the mark. You should seek...

Bobbleheads seem to be even older than what has already been posted. http://popculturespot.com/pages/history-of-bobble-heads There are some...

Should I patent my dress design before selling?

Hi. If there is genuine uniqueness, it may be possible to obtain a design patent. Also, it is worth noting that if you have a distinctive...

Hi. Although the video game would not be able to stop a trademark, this is an area where a famous word or phrase can have enhanced strength. ...

Wrote original song. In it, I use lines from Longfellow's "Paul Revere's Ride" and Emerson's "Concord Hymn"? Legalities?

You already have a very good piece of advice. Make sure you file for copyright registration with the U.S. copyright office. A registeration...

Dmca and directory listing advice for internet entrepreneur.

You already have a great piece of advice. In addition to that advice, you should make sure your actual site has code that will protect and /or...

Can I reprint someone's ad n my book?

You really have not given enough info about how you are using the ads. If you are writing a book to teach advertising, you might be able to...