What should I do if I provide students with model papers that should be used for reseach purposes but they pass them to schools?

Far too many questions for Avvo. We don't provide recipes for free here, we answer general questions so you can evaluate which of us you want to...

How do I describe copyrights of artist in a descriptive list for succession purposes?

there is no magic format, just put enough to be sure you have enough that it is clear you have the right copyright. For example in the USA:,...

For a patent application that is a web based computer auction platform that is very industry specific....

Q: "do I need a live working platform or can I have a conceptual platform"? A You need an enabling disclosure, so that someone could, from the...

I would like to use a variation of a popular song title on a pillow I would like to ultimately sell. Infringement problems?

So you want, for example, to put "Lay Your Head Upon My Pillow" [from "For the Good Times" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7LP1CkosjE] or "Lay Your...

What legal requirements are needed to film footage/conduct interviews for a documentary in a festival setting?

If you are from Tennessee, as indicated, you need to see a Memphis or Nashville IP attorney with film studio experience as there are numerous legal...

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I am a film maker and would like to create a film based on an internet story, but author is always unknown. Is this legal?

Anonymity of Internet stories is useful for the author, but does indeed make permission for derivative stories problematic. My suggestion is...

Im scare. what should i do

That's about enough of these. You been answered repeatedly. I am beginning to suspect you are a UFC scaremonger pretending to be an illegal...

What licenses do I need to use recent versions of very old songs in the background of a film I'm creating?

You would still need a master use license as the recording will have a copyright even if the underlying song is public domain. An Entertainmet...

How do I go about getting an item patented?

By going about getting a registered patent attorney. Garments are not generally either registrable as copyrights [because they are functional...

How much does it cost to register a trademark

If you use an attorney, in the USA, trademark registration will run about $200-$2500 plus Govt. fees of $275-$375 per class of goods or services...