Attorney Tencza has identified the various tools of intellectual property that might be available for your subject mattter. It is highly advisable...

What is the best way to publish a song/movie/book/... independently with the help of major publishing companies?

There are a variety of strategies employed by independent (indie) film producers. One is to get it shown at film festivals, which are visited by...

Do I need a lawyer to obtain copyright permission to produce posters?

Your first step could be to read the book Getting Permission published by Nolo Press. ...

Can I own a video production made under the provisions of the "fair use doctrine?"

As my colleagues have pointed out, there is a difference between ownership of copyright (a sword) and the "fair use" defense (which would act as a...

What Is The Likelihood Of A Trademark Application Being Rejected For Being Too Descriptive?

Please understand that a trademark is registered for specific goods or services. Without identification of the goods or services with which the...

Startup Companies, Venture Capital, and Financing

Yes, both federal securities law and California securities law would be pertinent. Violating securities law can be painful. Find experienced...

How can one get a US patent on a product Idea, manufactured and sold in china that does not have a US patent?

A "very similar product" would be part of the "prior art" even if it's made in China. A claim in a U.S. patent would need to recite a product that...

Copyright issue

You should consult a local intellectual property attorney for actionable legal advice on the matter. Ask whether the legal principle protecting...

If I have a Trademark for fabric wall hangings, will that cover paper wallpaper? They are different classification numbers.

So one hypothetical is that someone has a federal trademark registration for "fabric wall hangings" and you propose to sell paper wallpaper with...

If a small business isn't registered, trademarked, or copyrighted, anyone can register the business name or logo?

If the person you identify as "anyone" has knowledge of the prior usage of the trademark by the "small business" (even though not registered), then...