Can i cancel a contract I've signed with an adult agency? I signed it june 16 this year, i live in il, the agent is in cali?

There are many pieces of information that are required in order to provide a meaningful answer to your inquiry. The key in any contract dispute...

How 2 self-publish a book on an old Hollywood film that is not public domain (like other authors) w/out getting sued by studios?

Yes, you can comment, criticize or parody the film and that would be considered fair use. However, you do need to consult with an intellectual...

Can you copy art/figures from a previously issued patent?

Yes, you can. First, to qualify for a patent, your improvement invention needs to meet three basic conditions. First, it has to be useful,...

California law is quite strict in limiting unauthorized use of another’s “name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness” on products or...

I make baby pocket wreaths, and use material with designs, to give as gifts? Is this allowed?

Various aspects of the wreaths may be protectable by design patent, trademark, or copyright. Copyright protection is potentially available for...

IIf someone does not have a trademark in the USPTO for a name can I trademark the name before creating the product ?

First, it is important to note what a trademark protects. A trademark is any feature or characteristic, which 1) identifies a product or service to...

Can someone video tape someone without their knowledge ?

Yes, in general there is no problem filming people in a public setting as there is no expectation of privacy. In addition, an employer can also...

Yes, you can. There is no specific requirement to have an issued patent to get it licensed. It all depends on how well the “market” receives of...

First, an invention is patentable if it is found to meet three basic conditions: 1) utility (meaning it is more than an abstract idea); 2) novelty...

Are there any New York attorney's out there with experience filing patents for an ebook?

Your invention is patent eligible if it meets three basic conditions of patentability. The invention must be subject matter eligible; it has to be...