I am unclear as to how you are using their trademark. If you are using it in the list of components, then you are free to use their mark, with the...

Do I have a statutory right to a hearing upon a tentiave ruling for oral argument?

You have gotten some good advice but it sounds like you really need to obtain counsel. Going into court without representation, especially if the...

Can I add a feature to another's valid patent to create my own valid patent? Who gets the royalties?

If A has an active patent and your addition meets the tests of patentability you can get a patent on your addition to A's patent. If you were then...

What are the copyright implications of conducting a group reading of a feature-film screenplay in which everyone participates?

If the scripts are legal to download from the Web (which is always questionable regardless of the statements on the site), then either they are...

Im writing a book and am afraid of violating another author's copyright by quoting from their book.

There are several factors involved in the analysis of fair use, and my guess is that you do not qualify. If you wish to pursue, you need to set...

A copyright is good for the life of the author, plus 70 years, or if the author is corporate a total of 120 years. Unless you believe that they...

What steps should I take to protect myself when selling merchandise inspired by intellectual properties - especially Disney?

Legally your disclaimer may be restated as "we don't mean to infringe, but if we do we're sorry." This has no effect other than possibly to make...

1. Your description of fair use is way off base. Generally the exceptions allowed in fair use have to do with education, new reporting and other...

Is this true? Can someone copyright a phrase? Granted it is their name, but that is not why I am using it.

Attorney Thomas is correct. The phrase could not be copyrighted as it is too short. However it is very likely trademarked, or at least they may...

Need Advice about Podcasting and Intellectual Properties of said Podcasts

Concepts in and of themselves are not protectable under intellectual property law. Their implementations may be. Names, however, may be...