I'm a Russian citisen. Is it possible for me to patent my idea in the US?

It is possible for you to patent your idea in the United States - nothing in U.S. law will prohibit you from filing an application for patent. As...

I have the opportunity to import shoes from china that are 100% authentic before the release date. is this illegal?

Almost certainly not - I have represented multiple clients who have been sued for importing "100% authentic" products from China that turned out to...

Is watching movies on stagevu legal?

As far as I can tell, stagevu is a "tube" site; meaning that it hosts a collection of movies and streams them to viewers. The question is whether...

Do I need to seek counsel to patent an idea?

The best way to apply for a patent on an iPhone application is to speak with a skilled patent attorney that is knowledgeable about software patents...

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Do I need to seek counsel to patent an idea?

The best way to apply for a patent on an iPhone application is to speak with a skilled patent attorney that is knowledgeable about software patents...

I just cheated at a game, which gives digital prizes once enough progress is made, and sold them for a profit.

That really depends on what kind of game it was? Was it an online poker game? If so, and you were playing against rough people who know your...

What should i do?

The probability that the Samsung Galaxy 3 or iPhone 5 is taken off the shelves is extremely slight - both will be around for a good long time. ...

I have a legal question about copyright infringement.

As Attorney Ballard has pointed out, this is a complicated matter. Your former member who helped in editing the works likely did result in his...

Can you republish public records (public property tax records in particular) or are they copyrighted by the government?

With few exceptions, most U.S. Government and State records are freely available for use.

Can I dispute a trademark for misrepresenting its class of business?

It is likely that they offer shirts and hats to members in their program; i.e., they may not sell the shirts & hats, but still offer them in...