If you're the same person I talked to this about a few years ago over Thanksgiving, you may be beyond the time to seek patent protection. In...

Can I change the ownership of a trademark from a person's name to an LLC after it has been filed?

The simplest procedure is to execute an assignment of the trademark to the LLC and file the assignment document with the patent office to serve as...

2005 I sent a cartoon to a writer, They took my characters, concept ideas, and created many popular shows. Can I SUE?

You may have a copyright infringement claim, but to sue under federal copyright law, you should register your works with the Copyright office.

Can service ideas be patented so no one can copy your busines? If it is the first paid type of service that was ever created.

Technically, the answer is yes. But practically, it is very unlikely you can receive patent protection for a business method patent in view of a...

Wish to TM a company name that was merged (2005) with another larger co and need to assess risk.

I'm not sure I understand your question, but it seems you want to trademark the name of a company that might belong to another, larger company. If...

One can certainly get copyright protection for jewelry designs, but you should contact an attorney about any potential lawsuit against your...

What to do about a supposed copyright-infringment "Pre-Litigation Settlement"

I highly recommend you seek legal counsel. Contact your local bar association to help you get started.

Can a designer include websites he made for another company in his personal portfolio for the purpose of job applications?

As an employee of the company, the employer typically will own the designer's work, even in the absence of a formal work for hire agreement. ...

Architectural designs can be protected by copyright. You can research the basics at www.copyright.gov

Is it illegal to dismantle and adapt a gaming console? This is for personal use.

I am not aware of any law that would prohibit you from dismantling a game console that you own. However, it's possible that by doing so you could...