In addition to the procedures described by my colleagues, note that after a federal trademark application has been allowed by a Trademark Examining...

In general, as the photographer, you would own the copyright in any photos you took yourself. Whether your marketing prints of a "celebrity"...

Is the dialogue in a produced screenplay non re-publishable, copyrighted material?

I agree with the questioner's analysis. For some precedent as to the political cross-currents, consider the limited statutory exemption from...

Yes, it will be important to have the assistance of a registered patent attorney throughout the process. However, to be as efficient as possible,...

Can I use a single line from star trek (original) in an indie game?

I take it that you didn't include in the question the actual quotation from Star Trek you contemplate using. In general, a short excerpt such as a...

Will I need copyright protection?

It sounds like your optimal strategy would be to use a belt-and-suspenders approach, with both copyright registration for an unpublished work, and...

What is the best way to protect my educational content?

1. Yes, copyright will protect the educational text you wrote. Copyright is automatic, but registering the copyright with the federal government...

Can I still use and sell my design if someone else has it patent pending?

Until a U.S. patent is officially granted, the patent applicant doesn't have the right to prevent an infringer of any of the claims from making,...

Is there a way to make a work for hire contract that is not as restrictive as the "standard" one?

Yes, what you are proposing makes sense. You'll probably be well-served by engaging a local attorney with expertise in intellectual property to...

Is it a trademark infringement to include "for pokemon go" in the title of an app that is meant to be supplementary to the game?

Yes, it sounds like you propose to make a "nominative use" of the trademark Pokemon Go. For actionable advice on how to increase the likelihood...