I have created an artistic image of an Indian and I want to copyright it. Where should I go to do that and what might it cost?

You already have a copyright pursuant to 17 USC 102 of the Federal Copyright Act which states that copyright subsists in any original work of...

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Are these trademark names too similar to other trademarked names in the same industry?

I suggest you quit playing semantic games with trademark selection.That leads to conflict and trouble. If you are honest and want to be legal and...

Trademark infringement

I understand you to be saying that you A have priority of actual use, but B has "reserved" a similar mark for a slightly different magazine. If...

How can I find out if a an application for a patent of a stolen invention was attempted overseas?

There is an 18 month gap between filing and publication that will make this task tricky, even using the databases my colleagues mention. See a...

Hi, I have two questions in regards to a management contract.

what's standard is that there are few standard that are not negotiable if you have clout, I.e. stars can sometimes dictate terms, starters seldom can.

I'm thinking of developing some software similar to what I worked on at a previous employer. What does my NDA with them limit?

As a Missouri lawyer, I can tell you this. It would be a violation of or code of ethics to give you, a non-client, a specific answer. I world...

My band is in a bad contract and is for 2 more albums. Can we change the name to get out of contract with no members changing?

Changing your name will not end the contact, but might give you an end run around it depending on the terms of the contract. chances are high that...

Do I need a copyright infringement attorney?

You should read the many answers made to. prior identical questions here on Avvoasking what to do in response to a copyright troll demand letter....

I think the jury is out on this. I think a custom QR code might be a trademark, as it clearly meets the literal definition under 15 USC 1127 that...

Can the cops find out who posts anonymously on Avvo and use it against them?

Attorneys can find out that information through subpoenas to the extent that Avvo keeps such information. If Avvo receives a subpoena, you can...