I have an idea for a card game. How do I make sure my idea is unique and how do I protect the idea and then the actual game?

The answer is simple, really YOU don't. You hire a registered patent attorney to do that. You might search a method of playing a game of cards that...

Is it legal in the United States to write a self-replicating computer virus for research purpose ?

Yes, however you will not avoid liability with a disclaimer, although perhaps a small percentage of distributees would pay attention to such a...

Creative Trademarking

Probably not, but it's possible. The NIKE "swoosh" is perhaps a good example. It's an iconic image, on all sorts of shoes, clothing and athletic...

Selected as the best answer

Patentable or not? The application of the thing.

The proper vehicles to protect that are three: design patent, utility patent and trademark. Design patents cover the ornamental appearance of a...

Selected as the best answer

Using a mascot name and colors of a university without mentioning the university

NO, that would be trademark infringement because it is intended to deceive consumers into thinking there is an association of some sort between...

That is super dangerous and likely NOT parody, but rather just copyright infringement. And, who are you infringing, yes a company that makes $40...

Q:"I wrote a series of children's books with a main character. Do I need to protect my character and also copyright the books?" A: Depends on what...

You make an emotional appeal, devoid of the key facts. Here are some things that are important: 1. priority of use - who was first to use their...

I have 2 products on amazon.com with my brand own name has really high rankings.Other sellers are Infringing my name

You need to see a trademark litigation attorney. Amazon.com is not your problem, the sellers that are "infringing" you and underselling you are the...

Why it would be illegal is because cram course materials are nearly always given on a license basis not a purchase basis, so you never own the...