Should I consult with an Intellectual Property Litigator?

Yes you need to consult an IP defense attorney. You cannot settle this as favorably without an attorney, as they want to teach you a lesson, not...

How can I protect my idea when marketing to large companies

By getting an"intellectual property" lawyer to guide you on whether you really have anything protectable. Perhaps such an IP attorney will...

Your selling of counterfeits has you in big trouble. Johnson & Pham is good. You are bad. Bad guys lose. Your claim of innocence due to ignorance...

If i threaten a site owner with a lawsuit for copying my ideas but don't follow through, can i get sued?

You could. Some attorneys think the best defense is an aggressive offense. Your bluff will backfire if the recipient of your CDL gets such an...

Who has the rights to a logo, video and business card design created on a volunteer basis?

Sometimes if you stir up a bunch of crap, you just end up looking crappy. This appears to be one of those occasions. The mature way to handle...

International Class (Trademarks)

What happens is you go see a trademark attorney and you will probably be told to pick a better mark so that you don't have this issue and so that...

I have purchased 30 original copies of a choral work. Can I lend, rent, or sell these to another choir?

You have likely misunderstood the second publisher, who was likely talking about what your purchaser can do with the copies - namely look at them...

I want to start a company where a replicate famous jewelry. How closely can i replicate the pieces without getting in trouble?

Your idea is very old and done by all sorts of replicators. Some get official license from the sellers of the original, some is public domain, some...

Would it be trademark infringement if a computer company in Germany named their business Apfel, which means Apple in German?

Without a doubt it would. Without a doubt Apple is registered trademark in the EC, including Germany. Without a doubt Apple would immediately sue...

Can I use the name of a movie in a book title, 'The 10 Life Lessons of Forst Gump'?

I think you can do this if you do it carefully with guidance of an experienced copyright attorney. The key will be to make your book a commentary...

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