Can I take an already existing database and use it for my app?

You should be aware that even compilations of data are protectable by copyright -- specifically, the "order and arrangement" of the data can be...

What should I do now that a notice to extend time to oppose my trademark application has been granted?

It truly would be best to contact a trademark attorney. The cost can be quite low -- the opposing party may be willing to agree to a concurrent...

How do I file a design patent?

I wouldn't suggest filing a design patent application on your own. You need certain a certain format of views of your item, and you need to...

Online inpusttsting

It sounds like a competitor is impersonating people to open fake email accounts and post negative reviews. I understand that this is...

Can I take legal action against my company?

It sounds like, by copying and pasting a large section of your resume, your employer very likely committed copyright infringement. Unless you...

The very best answer usually will come from the court itself. Calling them is a good idea -- the clerks might simply not have entered the...

Music copyright question

In all likelihood, you do not need to ask permission. Each owner of a copyright is free to do whatever he or she likes with it, in the absence of...

"Statutory damages" entitled up to $150,000 per willful infringement work

Note that in addition, if the work is registered and if there was a copyright symbol attached, this can be an additional $2,500 - $25,000 under 17...

I'm looking to create a college Basketball board game. I know I cannot use a nickname or a logo, but what about just the schools

I would tread cautiously. Your answer probably revolves around whether someone buying your game might believe that Syracuse (or other schools)...

Can I and another author who's work was being downloaded without permission, file a lawsuit against website who did this?

Make sure you let the attorney you speak with know whether you have filed an actual copyright registration with copyright.gov. If so, then you may...

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