If I have a software idea to pitch to a university to use, is there any protection I can use from being copied?

As my colleagues suggest, the patent laws have changed and recent cases have impacted the patent protection you may be able to obtain for a process...

Do I need an intellectual property attorney?

Since you have provided no facts, only a general answer can be provided. If you signed any agreement prior to your employment it should be...

Same corporate name as my business, am i in violation if the other coporation registered their trademark?

Be aware that dates of first use within a state and outside a state are very important to determining one's rights in trademarks. It is "use" of...

The celebrity's likeness is not copyrightable, but celebrities have a right of publicity. In addition, you must be sure you are not referencing...

What does my Cease and Desist letter apply too?

Having been involved in many such situations, the majority of the time a written request to the owner of the website displaying your pages will...

The sale of materially altered goods violates the federal trademark law under the Lanham Act as the resale of a trademarked product that differs...

As my colleagues advise, you do not have to file proof of service of discovery responses with the Court. This is true in both state and federal...

If I have a trademark (lets use for example Bryant), would Bryant in italics be a "material alteration"??

Use of italics to identify a word as a trademark is common and understood practice. The use of italics with the block letter form of the trademark...

I agree with my colleagues, copying pictures as you suggest is a a violation of the copyright statues since you are not the copyright owner and do...

I am a certified health coach, but I want to see what other titles I am allowed to put on marketing materials.

You need to be careful how your represent yourslef to avoid any confusion or ethical violations. You should note that a Registered Dietitian (RD)...