Philip Thomas Virga's Answers (485)

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How can be protect our group name and logo?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

Seek the counsel of a local trademark attorney who can advise you as to your state and federal registration rights with respect to your logo and...

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Help with computer companey

Philip's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

You need to have the customer sign a liability agreement that will hold you harmless

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How can I patent and present an idea?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

Yes, the type of lawyer you need is a patent attorney and there are many fine ones that you can find on this site.

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I released my idea to my company under attorney-client confidentiality. My company now claims ownership of the idea.

Philip's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

I advise you contact a patent attorney to go over with you in detail your idea and why your company believes their is a "perceived overlap" before...

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Can a company legally share my SSN?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

As attorney David has stated you should contact a lawyer to review your agreement and other facts concerning your employment and then advise you in...

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Have I reason to suspect theft of intellectual property if a publisher refuses to return a book written under contract?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

based on your facts I advise you to contact IP counsel who can contact the editor on your behalf which hopefully will get this editors attention.

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Do I need to worry about UK copyright law if I'm hiring a UK citizen to do work made for hire for my US company?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

Yes, it would be a good idea for you to consult with a UK lawyer familiar with the copyright laws of that country

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I have a signed contract for the story rights from the subject of my film who has since died.

Philip's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

I agree with the other attorney's that your executed contract most likely transferred the rights to you. However, I suggest you contact an...

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Media Adaptation

Philip's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

There are several issues that need to be addressed such as does your recreation constitute either copyright infringement or is it a derivative work...

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Do you have cooperate copyright attorneys?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

You need to contact a copyright attorney to assist you in this mattet

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