I wish to reprint books from before 1923. How do I go about doing that?

A; It is true that works published in the US prior to 1923 are likely to be in the public domain. But that assumes that the pre 1923 publication...

Can I use the mount Rushmore monument for wine bottleling label will it be an infringement please let me know

If you are going to invest in a business using any label, you are well advised to invest in clearing the mark before you embark on your business...

I receive a royalty payment that was initially agreed to be paid monthly , within 30 days of the middle party receiving payment.

As my colleagues suggest, you need to have an attorney review the original contract, consider, the interim communications between the parties, the...

The general answer is yes, you do. Otherwise, you may face a misappropriation of image and likeness claim by the scientists. In California,...

As you own any copyrights which may be in issue in your questions, both parts of your question deal with trademark, namely, whether your use of any...

How do I protect the name of my business?

First, it is important to note that trademark rights are acquired by use of the mark NOT by registration. Without registration and through usage...

I want to patent a t shirt design would a provisional patent cover this or would I need to do an actual patent?

A few points. First, a provisional patent application is a real patent application. Think of it as an early phase application. Whether you file...

Would this violate a trademark?

First, There is a difference between a business name and a trademark. A business name identifies the business and is registered with the state or...

If you can break down and explain your style in a manner that is distinguishable from the conventional styles, then, yes, the invention may well be...

Which legal rules prescribe for a non-obvious technical solution to a known problem to be patentable?

There are three basic requirements for patentability: Utility (i.e., that the invention is not an abstract idea or law of nature and has a...