What can be patented?

Aren't we all. If you can find the rules, please let everyone else know. But seriously, the test is not well defined and very often subject to...

State trademark name search

I am not familiar with a universal state trademark database that is free. You may be able to go to individual states (usually the Secretary of...

Famous Paintings in Public Domain

The short answer to your question is that while the original work might be in the public domain, the photograph where the author is still alive or...

I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY AN ATTORNEY THAT I AM IN VIOLATION TRADE MARK INFRINGEMENT

Trademark rights are created by use in commerce. If you have truly been using your name in a trademark sense for over twenty years and their use...

DIY Book digitizing

Wow! Flashbacks to the Socratic method in law school. I think it is time that you go to a lawyer for specific questions and answers about an idea...

Is digitizing a book you own with a DIY scanner so that you can have the book on your laptop legally similar to converting a mus

You raise an interesting question relating the digitizing of a book you own on your computer to the digitizing of a CD you own on your computer. ...

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When can a defendant file a motion for summary judgment in a TTAB proceeding?

A motion for summary judgment may be filed at any time up until the Plaintiff's thirty day testimony period OPENS. Be careful here because the...

Do these shirts violate trademarks against the NFL?

I agree with Mr, Ballard. In addition, beyond asking whether these are infringements, you should be asking whether the NFL or other appropriate...

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Statutory or Actual Damages

The statute provides for actual damages OR statutory damages, with the latter being electable by the copyright owners at any time up until final...

Does this idea fall into intellectual property? I do believe it falls into the category of "Standard Character format."

Attorney Ballard's answer is spot on - the only thing I would add is that the "logo" may be subject to Copyright protection as 2D artwork or more...