Can I update the copyright registration of a piece of work if my ex- business partner signed all the rights over to my company?

Yes, but YOU should not do it, a copyright attorney should. The registration is not self- enforcing and YOU (and/or your attorney) are the only...

Paid freelance translator to translate a book, she now claims she owns copyright of the translated work, unable to publish book.

This question highlights that the saving by not using an attorney can be quickly offset by the costs in time, money, and legal fees in having to...

Q:" I'm sure he's talking to his lawyer right now to see if its possible. So, is it? " A: Yes, it is possible if you are underrepresented legally....

Trademark search 60% filling approval Can I use the logo as is?

You can use it, but it sounds like there is a 40% risk of infringement, if the basis of the low odds is another mark, which you say it is.. The...

Can additional information be added to public domain information so that the new product can be copyrighted—and if so, how much?

Yes, that is a common practice. IP attorneys know of a number of IP informational databases that are basically working with Government databases to...

Online advertising start up and cyber security

you won't likely get cyber-security tips here, other than to contact Norton or McAfee for that. They may have some of the shelf solution for you....

that is a load of BS. try using these and you will find out. can you do it without getting sued? depends on how busy the NBA is suing other crooks...

I want to procure jeans like , Levis,Tommy, Diesel etc usually previous year stock via online is it legal or need permission

yes, you need to contact the US manufacturers to find out if the stuff you are buying is counterfeit. Buy Low overseas, sell high in the US is very...

There is no need to keep in mind that you made no money, as that excuse is legally nothing but an irrelevant myth. Non-profit status, which your...

What is the fine line I have to follow to make and resell an item related to a university??

The fine line is a dotted line you will follow when signing a licensing agreement if you can convince the Michigan licensing team to license you,...