Should I copyright my work?

You may or may not be the owner of any of the work. Under U.S. copyright law the copyright in works of an employee are owned by the employer. You...

The DMCA includes a provision that allows persons who have been harmed by false requests to seek damages. See 17 USC § 512(f), link below. You...

Patent

I highly recommend that you speak with an attorney. A person is allowed to file their own patent application, but it would be rare for an untrained...

What should I do with a patent infringement letter?

Take the letter to a patent attorney. Do not contact the sender of the letter on your own. There is a risk that you could be sued and held liable...

Hired an artist to create packaging for an audio CD. No Contract. He now wants to charge me for each use. Can I fight this?

Yes, you need an attorney. There are potentially many facts in play here that could change the outcome.

Got a letter for trademark infringement. They're asking for information. What am I obligated to provide?

You are not legally obligated to provide them any information. They may, however,. have a viable claim against you. If so, you can be sued. During...

How do I file a copyright infringement complaint against another organization?

Your company cannot file a lawsuit without a lawyer. To put this another way, a company representative such as its president cannot represent the...

I need a really great patent lawyer in the Phoenix, AZ area, can anyone please recommend any? Thank you in advance!

Use the "find a lawyer" button above. Patents are expensive. If the cost is a concern, your friend should take a serious look at whether a...

Is there free patent attorney organizations?

I recommend that you contact the Wayne State University law school's patent pro bono clinic and the Michigan pro bono patent project. I have...

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Can I seek monetary damages for intellectual property theft?

If you did not obtain patent protection, your rights will be limited (if any) and difficult to enforce. There are a few legal theories that may...