I Paid someone to remake some characters I had do I have copyright to them or do I need to patent them first?

No, you don't need to PATENT characters, although you might through some some creative patent attorney work get a design patent on some article of...

Is it illegal to put background music in your videos?

You should see a music industry attorney. You will need a synchronization license to synch copyright protected music to your video. Those are...

Want to start a at home/online fashion jewlery business

Sounds like what you need is a Massachusetts licensed business attorney, frankly. If you just start selling you will likely be violating a number...

Attorney Natoli is right, and furthermore you don't really care what the difference is since both are prohibited. But, to ease your mind,...

Is it better to file a non provisional patent? Would it be looked upon more favorably than a provisional

It is sometimes better to file a provisional and sometimes better to file a non-provisional. Knowing which is better is a job for an IP attorney,...

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Where can I make a basic copyright for some characters?

You should contact an IP attorney, who will correct your misunderstandings on "work for hire" and get the appropriate copyright assignment as well...

Is leasing music industry standard?

Yes. A music lease is known as a license. Such licenses are probably the most numerous licenses in the world. Intangible property, unlike real...

Certified digital copy or scan: Does such a thing exist?

Most certified government documents are now made from electronic copies. Records are increasingly going paperless to conserve space and reduce...

Posting an Ad in the paper or Craigslist using a specific name

That is likely legal, provided the advertiser has some factual basis for the question. If you are Joe Blow, then you should see a local civil...