Turning an existing book into an iPhone App

The query is whether the book is now in the public domain and no longer protected. Without knowing when the book was published, we can't answer the...

Does it look unprofessional to register copyrights yourself rather than through an attorney?

I agree with the responses. Registering a copyright is quite unlike applying for a patent or a trademark and I don't believe it is less...

Can I use quotes to demomstrate what had inspired me for the brand name?

I don't have enough of the facts here to provide as thorough a response as I'd like. However, if I'm issue spotting, an initial concern would be...

Question about patents

Your reluctance to share the idea without first investigating how to protect it in advance is the right instinct. You can, of course, be paid...

One quick note to add: searching the USPTO website will not help you determine whether a nickname is copyrighted. The USPTO site allows for...

I think emphasizing one (excellent) point made by Daniel is useful. He noted that latter works may have added elements to the original poem. If...

What is the best method of forming a counterclaim to a lawsuit filed against me for the distribution of counterfeit items?

Litigation is, for the litigants, expensive and intrusive. Your first step should be to contact an attorney that practices in this area - not...