As I seek a literary agent and publisher, can I sell my work privately until then safely?

Yes, it is safe to sell your work. You own the copyright and no one else can make copies without your permission. When you do enter into a...

The Lanham Act is known as the Trademark Act. Does that mean the filer (Plaintiff needs a Registered Trademark

US Trademark law protects a brand from copycats simulating their mark and confusing the public into believing they are purchasing from the original...

To add to the helpful advice given; a patent may not even be the best path to follow. If your idea is valuable, you should protect it properly by...

Who can pursue any legal manners in finding out if there is money?

A good question. Copyright laws have changed over the years, so it takes some calculations. Here is a good link explaining the different...

It is a sad fact that patent infringement lawsuits can cost both parties millions of dollars and damages are difficult to collect from foreign...

I'd like to get some advise on a disclaimer I'm putting on a horror comic I'm publishing. It's an obvious parody.

Just because you think it is an obvious parody does not make it so. Hollywood is protective of its copyrights and trademarks and you would do well...

Should i trademark my website to protect the name? even if the domain name is different and someone has same website name ?

You can register a trademark even if it is being used by someone for a different category, market, territory or the like. You should discuss this...

Does an unauthorized use of a petitioner's debit card violate an injunction? SHould I file a police report?

I doubt the wording of the injunction applies to this situation. But theft is theft and should be reported. Also, you typically can contact the...

Arrest record expunged & charges dismissed. FBI, 4 commercial employment background checks showed nothing. How to answer?Yes/No

To suggest that because it was expunged or the charges dismissed, you can somehow answer "no" implies that you think you can get away with lying. ...

Which country's copyright law shall be applicable in this case?

Generally in the country where you have registered your copyright. If not registered, you should have it registered right away and you can sue for...