I agree with the previous attorneys The lowest cost option is to simply write "© 2011 YOUR NAME. All Rights Reserved" on your works. When the...

Unfortuately, many enterprising solo-inventors find themselves in situations like yours. There are a lot of protocols that should be followed when...

Hi I ordered some p90x and insanity DVD 's from China and the shipment was seized by customs. and now I'm getting sued by P90x

I disagree with the lawyer who categorized your action as "attempted copyright infringement". The odds that you will be held liable as an...

We have had a Trademark since 2009 and now a company is telling us it is causing confusion and we need to change our name.

Some companies vigorously defend trademarks without regard for whether the marks of other companies are registered themselves. If your mark is...

How do I find out if a piece of artwork has a copyright?

I am assuming that the artwork was made in a country that is a member of the Berne Convention. (Over 160 Countries are members, so the odds are...

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Is it permissable to quote copywritten material, acknowledging its authorship, in a memoir w/o seeking formal permission?

The amount you will be able to use will depend on whether your memoirs are primarily a commercial work, or whether they fall into the category of...