Questions answered by Philip Thomas Virga

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We just finished recording our first album, what's the best way to copyright the songs and also trademark our band name and logo

Philip's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

I suggest you search for a local IP attorney and there are many fine attornreys on this site to assist you in securing your IP rights

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Am I allowed to use the UT long horn on a tank top to sell or is that copy writing ?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

It is most likely the trademark property of UT or others and if so you will need to seek permission, I advise you seek the counsel of a...

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Hello I was wondering if quoting a movie's script is considered copyright?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Yes and no, I advise you consult with a copyright attorney who can review what you are doing in detail and advise you as to how the copyright law...

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Can I sue the airlines

Philip's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Your question has been reclassified as it is not an intellectual property practice area.

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My patent was returned to me with rejections. When I respond, should I red line previous rejected claims. How do I solve?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

There are guidelines that instruct you how to respond to a Patent Office Action. However, I advise you hire a patent attorney to assist you in...

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Data base. We used a company in FL to take registration for our education seminar. We have no written contract.

Philip's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys comments in that you should seek the counsel of a local attorney to closely review all of the facts in your matter...

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Can I take a photo that is already on the internet and redo my own version of it and copyright or trademark it?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Depends on what you mean by "redo", I advise you consult a trademark and copyright attorney who can advise you of your intellectual property rights...

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How do you file fraud charges against someone who is using my name to conduct monetary and legal transactions?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Your are on the wrong area and I will reclassify for you.

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Do I need to pay for copy rights if I want to compile old arcade games & credit their creators?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

You will need permission from the owners of the various intellectual property for these games. Contact an intellectual property attorney to counsel...

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Can he publish my songs?

Philip's answer | Answered on July 19, 2015

First, contact a US copyright attorney and have your songs copyrighted in our Library Of Congress. Next, you may transfer the copyright to your...

Philip Thomas Virga's Answers (485)

We just finished recording our first album, what's the best way to copyright the songs and also trademark our band name and logo

Am I allowed to use the UT long horn on a tank top to sell or is that copy writing ?

Hello I was wondering if quoting a movie's script is considered copyright?

Can I sue the airlines

My patent was returned to me with rejections. When I respond, should I red line previous rejected claims. How do I solve?

Data base. We used a company in FL to take registration for our education seminar. We have no written contract.

Can I take a photo that is already on the internet and redo my own version of it and copyright or trademark it?

How do you file fraud charges against someone who is using my name to conduct monetary and legal transactions?

Do I need to pay for copy rights if I want to compile old arcade games & credit their creators?

Can he publish my songs?