Sell a story to make it a movie

Copyright law protects expression, not mere facts or ideas. Unless you already are someone in the movie industry, just having a naked idea about...

You should explain the reasons why the requested discovery is relevant and reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. ...

What is the current status of the original sony vs universal city studios or "betamax" ruling?

The original "betamax" ruling is still good law. In fact, there are a number of DVRs that perform the same function, namely the private,...

I have a product idea that was already created, sold and discontinued by a company,How do I leagally recreate and sell the item?

As an item of apparel, the hat itself is unlikely to be protected by copyright law because of the useful article doctrine. Separable aspects of the...

What are the laws on selling a t-shirt with another artists artwork on them?

Artwork may be protected by copyright. Your question suggests that the reproductions of Salvador Dali paintings would be unauthorized. As such...

Can I still register a trademark for my company even if the trademark is already registered under a noncompeting company?

If you file an application to register a trademark with the USPTO, and the trademark examiner agrees with you that there is no likelihood of...

I purchased a domain name of familyguyonfox.com. Is this copyright infringement if I try to sell it?

By itself, a domain name registration is unlikely to result in a claim of copyright infringement. However, it may give rise to the claim of...

Is my business name (same as my products name) protected with the formation of a LLC or do I need to register a trademark?

In general, trademark rights are acquired by use in commerce. Your question states that you have not started using the mark in commerce yet. Your...

The issue of repurposing or upcycling products or packaging containing trademarks into new products is a grey area of the law. In general, one can...

I would like to register a trademark. Per the USPTO site, it has been adandoned and is "Dead." Can I register the trademark now?

There are two issues to consider. You ask about obtaining a registration for a trademark. The trademark examiner at the USPTO will likely focus...