In an appeal, the record is made in the trial court. The Missouri Court of Appeals reviews cases to determine whether the trial judge committed...

Verbal agreement for a logo design without financial compensation

I agree with Mr. Ballard. But there are three points here. First, as he says, how much money do you want to spend to vindicate rights in a work...

My trademarked business name is being used by an out of state business, selling the same thing. what are my options?

I agree with my colleagues. I add this: What rights you have, and what rights the alleged infringer has or may have, depend upon the specific...

What would be better to protect a business idea, provisional patent or trademark?

An idea, as such, cannot be protected. Neither can a type of business, as such. A business method may be subject to a patent, but you would need...

Will a mechanical license for a cover on an album carry to performing the same song, the same version, on additional albums?

The answer likely depends on the terms of the initial license that you obtain as to whether that license is limited to a particular album or could...

Am i protected under an existing copyright if i release a newer version of the same original work?

Your copyright in your new book exists as of the time that you put it into a perceptible form, whether on paper, on a computer disc, or otherwise. ...

What are my options for pursuing legal actions against someone who is attempting to distribute our digital products illegally?

There is nothing really simple about this. My colleagues have mentioned several things. You could have a copyright infringement claim, depending...

What am I entitled to or should I do?

You should contact an entertainment lawyer. There are lots of them in the Los Angeles area. You don't say this, so it is unclear what your...

I have three prime violation with sinking and I have one violation that I go in front of the judge with what would the outcome ?

I am changing the category of your question from appeals to criminal defense because it sounds from your description that you are in the trial...

I completely agree with what my colleagues here have said. I add only this: I cringed when I read that you want to "get rid of the original logo...