In the US, the applicant for a patent is always the inventor. Other countries may allow the assignee to be the applicant, but the US requires that...

How would I go about putting a patent on or copyrighting a logo I created?

It is not clear what you mean by "logo." Are you using it as a trademark for a business? Is it simply a design for an ornament? Both? And what...

Do I still need to file an amended complaint if I filed a memorandum in opposition to the respondents motion to dismiss

If the court denies the motion to dismiss (sometimes referred to as a Rule 12(b)(6) motion in federal court), then you do not have to file an...

Is it legal to download free tv episodes

It depends on whether the download was authorized by the copyright owner, and what conditions were imposed on the use of the downloaded episode...

Can my company report basic contact information, including the logo of another company, on our company website w/o permission?

If your company's website creates a false impression that you are related to or associated with the other company (for example, as an authorized...

Can I give my company a name similar to a another foreign company's name?

Because you have not yet started your "new publishing company" you probably have not made a significant investment in using that name yet. You...

I need help to file a motion to dismiss as trademark infringement civil suit against me- I've never used the trademark claimed.

You may also want to request an extension of time to respond to the complaint (especially if there is a question whether service may have been...

In a photography copyright infringement case, if defendants cannot prove their affirmative defenses, what happens?

A failure to produce documents can have a significant impact on a case, depending on the procedural posture of the case. Has discovery closed?...

Can a business process be patented?

In theory, some business methods may be patented, but this has been a controversial area of patent law. You should consult with a patent attorney...

If I'm not allowed to publish on my website royaltee-free photos of celebrities, how do paparazzi get clean with it?

I believe that there are companies that provide stock photos of celebrities royalty-free, subject to the terms and conditions of a license. Are...