Someone is bootlegging my t-shirt designs! I've copyrighted them but it won't stop!

If you aren't willing and able to sue him for copyright infringement, he may not stop. You should speak with an attorney in your area.

Provisional patent applications do not get examined and cannot be rejected. Your application will remain pending for one year. A non-provisional...

Hi, I'm wanting to copyright song lyrics I've written...

See an attorney. The cost (relative to other legal expenses) is not terribly expenses. If you are determined to do it yourself, there are self...

What are my intellectual property rights as a business owner to content created by an employee?

A company owns the copyright in all works created by W-2 employees. You will need to speak with an attorney to assess options for obtaining the...

If a product has both utility patent and design patent, is it true that design patent would always expire first?

A utility patent can expire before a design patent if the maintenance fees for the utility patent are not paid. No maintenance fees are required...

Potential conflict with patent not granted yet

You should have an attorney analyze the currently pending claims relative to your product and also consider the likelihood that the applicant could...

I want to make sure you are not misunderstanding patents. Sometimes I speak with persons who think that a patent is a sort of license from the...

Intellectual Property Attorney Credentials for Complex Commercial Case?

Find an attorney who has handled similar cases in the past. It might be best if your case is handled by a team including a commercial litigator and...

Is there any way for someone to transfer a trademark to a new owner?

I agree with the previous answers. But you should not attempt to do this without guidance from an attorney. There are many ways in which an...

Could I be sued for using stock images licensed for "commercial use"?

You should speak with an attorney. The will want to review at least the original image, your proposed cover, and the licensing terms under which...