From your question, It is not clear if your idea is an invention or an original works of authorship (or maybe even both). A utility patent...

I'm wondering if it's legal for someone to record or take pictures of me at work without my consent. I'm a barista at starbucks.

Taking picture and recording videos of a public place or a public event held on private grounds is permitted. However, making unauthorized use of...

The fact that you made these items yourself does not matter. What matters legally is whether you are infringing a protected intellectual property...

A patent protects an invention. A utility patent protect the structure, operation or function of product or process. A design patent protects the...

You need to be careful about disclosing any aspect of your invention publically. Unlike trademark and copyrights, patent rights do not exist...

Business Litigation - expert witness, consultant procedures

There are potentially two confidentiality agreements that an expert or consultant in litigation may be required to sign. One is to protect...

Contract was not signed by the party and they altered a document I signed. Can they sue for breach of contract?

There are a lot of facts in your case, which need to be analyzed by a business lawyer in order to respond to your question. In general, a contract...

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A trademark is any feature or characteristic which 1) identifies the product or service to the consuming public and 2) differentiates the product...

First, you should not disclose your potential invention publicly. That can count against you if you decide and are still able to file a patent...

Can I get my deposit back for a vehicle I purchased based off a verbal contract?

According to U.C.C. section 2-201, any contract for the sale of goods for the price of $500 or more must be in writing. There are, however,...