Can you "parody" the name of a song title in creating your own product name? For example, say "Purple Haze" frozen dessert pop?

NO. Not because of Jimi Hendrix, but because of this person that beat you to it by about 15...

Are da Vinci's ideas patented?

You can't seriously think a patent lasts that long (600 years) can you?

Marilyn Monroe's name and likeness were litigated and she was determined to be a NY resident where posthumous publicity rights are not recognized...

What should a reality show creator expect from production company agreements?

A reality show creator who comes here looking for free advice to rely on in dealing with a production company rather than hiring a lawyer should...

Just Curious about fashion designers?

It is a trademark thing and a result of lack of a copyright thing. Celebrities love to name drop, to show not only did they get the top fashion...

What exactly does a patent cover?

That's why you use a patent attorney. The claims of a patent need to be written so that they hopefully include broad language that will be...

Copyright infringement

No, wrong. The test is not whether you "looked at theirs", but whether you had access to theirs and substantial similarity exists. Courts expect...

I am an artist. I drew a picture from a photo in a magazine. Can I sell that drawing?

"from a photo in a magazine" i.e. you "derived" the picture. Read 17 USC 106(2) http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106 and then read 17 USC...

Since I practice both IP and family law, I can tell you the computers belong to the children with your husband in control as physical custodian,...

I would like to ask about Statute of limitations of copyright. How long for 1> Civil action 2>Criminal proceedings ?

3 and 5, as my colleagues state, starting on date of "accrual", and note that each act may constitute of new infringement. How that is interpreted...