You aren't the first this has happened to, if that is any consolation. You really need the advice of a patent attorney on this one. Specific...

Technically, your fanfic constitutes an infringing derivative work so any distribution of it could bring a lawsuit, at risk of statutory damages....

Pamela is right about trying to interpret the terms without the whole document, and hiring an attorney is a real good idea. Generally speaking,...

Just an additional comment on what Pamela has said. The "use" required to register your trademark is use in interstate commerce in connection with...

Yes, copyright registration information does become public information. You can learn more about using a pseudonym at...

In addition, even if there is a trademark involved, it is fine to use the trademark, or in this case the movie title, in a textual context since...

I also agree with the other attorneys who have answered. I would add a little more insight from a patent attorney perspective. You mention...

I agree with everyone else that you need the expertise of a patent attorney for this one. The claims, read in light of the specification, are the...

I also agree with what my colleagues have already said. However, your question went beyond "facts and data" to mention "trading ideas." This...