Can schools in NJ have copyright ownership of what is said during school hours within their classrooms?

My experience is such that many schools and universities require their employees to sign intellectual property agreements when they commence...

If you purchased the patches for personal use, of course. If you purchased them for commercial use, unless you obtained them from a legitimate...

Is it illegal to make a Tshirt that says a professional sports players number on the front and the 1st or last name on the back?

Even if something is not registered, it does not mean that it is not protected. You have several issues. One is potential publicity rights. ...

Can you patent art that's made out of old bottles?

Ideas are not patentable. Implementations of ideas, which are new, novel and non-obvious may be. You should at the very least consult an IP...

Trademark?

If you want to ensure that you have selected a strong trademark that is not confusingly similar to someone else's you should contact an IP attorney...

Is it possible to file a trademark with a false application filing date?

More information is required. If your competitor is using a similar character is it substantially similar? Did you file a copyright on the...

Can I conduct social events without registering an organization?

If you intend to conduct social events and appeal to persons outside of FL then you will want to obtain a website, trademark and register it as a...

Stolen picture

You own the copyright in the photo. If it is used for parody purposes, it will have to be analyzed under a fair use analysis which would require...

If a trial de novo postponement is denied a judge in small claim can legally hear a case without the plaintiff being present?

Two options -- one is to file for a continuance with the court with a doctor letter and the other is to dismiss the case without prejudice and then...

What legal action can be taken on a copyright and contract infringement ?

The wording of the contract is ambiguous as exploitation could mean exactly what they have done so that your correspondence with the company may be...