Should Music Artists That Own Their Own Record Label Copyright Their Sound Recordings As Being Works Made For Hire?

Short Answer: Consult with a copyright attorney I agree with my colleague attorney Budrick, that you need to hire a copyright attorney to...

Short Answer: No, unless.... The answer to your question has two parts that need to be taken into account. First, a provisional rights DOES...

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Where can I find Patents that are in the public domain?

Short Answer: You need to calculate the date As my colleagues point out, you will need to calculate (from the PTO website or other sources such...

Short Answer: Register the copyrights as soon as possible First, your work is likely subject to protection by copyright and not patent. A...

Short Answer: YES. Based on the tone of your question, it sound like you have some familiarity with the subject of patent law and what the...

I see a patent that was filed in the early 1900s. I don't see any expiration date. How long does a patent from that era last?

Short Answer: The patent is long dead and gone.... In the old days (pre-1995), a utility patent had a life of 17 years after issue. Nowadays, it...

Short Answer: It depends In the U.S., trademark rights are acquired through usage, NOT registration, which is merely evidence of ownership. To...

Where do I go to get a patent just for my idea? Is it just uspto.gov or can I also use legalzoom

Short Answer: Consult with a patent attorney Once you do, you will realize that you can't get a patent on an idea, but on an invention that is...

Should I fight this trademark opposition?

Short Answer: It depends... In the U.S., trademark rights are earned by use of the mark, not by registration. So the first question is, who is...

Registering a trademark that may be similar to an existing trademark.

Short Answer: You won't get that answer here As my colleagues point out, this is not the proper format for obtaining legal advice. Legal...