Is there any way to protect your business name at the state level in TX as a Sole Proprietor?

This is an example of the frustrations of pro se tradename and trademark work. DIY'ers don't know where to go and what to file. If you want...

If I file a Copyright Infringement suit, but the defendant does not "show up in court" - what happens then?

This is your second question today. Seems you are planning on doing this pro se. Get the Pro Se guide at...

Approximate costs of filing a lawsuit?

Cost varies depending on location. East Coast or West Coast are expensive. I take it what you are wanting is to file a copyright infringement...

If I use a quote on a shower curtain that I wish to sell online,do I need to cite the author of the quote as part of the design?

Generally quotes are not protected by copyright and do not need to be attributed to anyone. (e.g. "Oh, the places you'll go!" [Dr. Seuss]) If...

Do I need a lawyer to negotiate a license for Sanrio Character?

You should use a lawyer or a licensing agent. Sanrio will not be interested in licensing you individually because it would cost them more than they...

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What can be patent or copyrighted?

Very garbled question. I understand you to ask if you can patent or copyright knowledge you did not create by found in some public domain book. NO....

I presented a product to a company several years ago and long story short, saw "my" product in a local store...

You need more than just talk when submitting an inspired idea to a company if you want to have any later claim.You need a secrecy agreement or...

About previous question - TV advertising and to protect the idea. There is also technical part in it. Please help. Thanks.

That effect is not new.Look at the new TV show "Intelligence"and you see it frequently. Doing that in a commercial is not inventive. Now, if you...

I was asked to do a prayer on a radio broadcast. They plan to record it and play on air. Do I need any legal protection?

You should see an IP attorney to review any agreement you made or signed with the entity that runs the radio broadcast. If you have not signed away...

Where Do I Report Allegations of Copyright Infringement Regarding the Unlawful Distribution of First-Run Movies on the Internet?

To¤ report this the MPAA hotline is the correct place for the movie infringement, as that is the enforcement mechanism set up by the major stocks...