I am re categorizing this as an immigration question, where you should get better counsel. Good luck.

As noted, copyrights attach to not only songs, but musical scores, and performance. If the spiritual is very old, it is likely the copyright has...

My colleagues have given you good legal counsel. I would only add that my sister and her husband had to fight for visitation with their grandchild...

What if I just wanted to use a Republican elephant in a power point presentation to Republicans?

Most likely yes, as you can use a trademark for educational purposes. Do not not imply an association with the mark, as if you were representing...

Do i need an import license?

I am not licensed in CA, but in general to start importing goods from a foreign country requires compliance with all sorts of rules and...

How does a class action lawsuit get started?

"...feeling very... mislead" is on its face is not necessarily a sufficient cause of action. What damages are you incurring because of Bayer's...

Can I use state exam past years question in my courses?

A teacher or school could copy questions and answers for their students as it falls under one of the "fair use" exemptions to copyright. But... in...

Unfortunately short phrases," catch phrases" are not eligible for copyright protection, even if unique and powerful. Copyright protects stories,...

You need to know why the patent was denied. Then, if it is possible to change the specification and claims as to be allowable (novel and...

Isn't this copyright violation?

Does your contract with clients have a clause indicating your work is a work for hire, or clearly state that you retain all rights? Have you...