If you know that someone else owns the trademark and you are intending to use the same name in commerce for the same goods, then the next step is...

My last name is mccoy can I collect royalties from the tv show Hatfield and mccoy?

If you had trademarked your last name for television services before the TV was produced, you MIGHT have had a claim. But we both know that isn't...

Copyright and IP related to publications and teaching.

If the researcher is working for a college, school, etc. the researcher likely signed an invention disclosure agreement. So that is the first...

You need to understand that you need to have a properly drafted provisional application so that it can be converted to a non-provisional...

Depending on the content, everyone has a right to free speech, esp. on their own property so long as it complies with local laws and the CC&Rs of...

Do i have any rights if my deceased daughter is depicted in a film without my permission?

Is the movie being produced in France by an American company or it is a movie filmed in France by a French company. If the former, American law...

While most short quotes are usually fine, there may be some issues if it is the only repetitive line of another work. Also, you must ensure that...

Is My contest/ sweepstakes legal?

The laws of each state require special statements and rules that must be followed. Thus, merely asking a question on a public website without...

What's the process for becoming part-owner (25%) of a Utility Patent rights already existing and owned by two other parties?

The rights to a patent can be complicated. Therefore, you should consult an IP attorney since you need to consider whether you want any rights to...

Will my employer be punished for having copyrighted music on his network?

I agree with Mr. Natoli. There is no way for you to know what rights your ex-employer has or doesn't have regarding his network.