Copyright, patent, or trademark?

It depends upon what you want to protect. A trademark protects the name of the product, for example At-A-Glance brand planners, or Band-Aid brand...

Your invention still has to be novel, and non-obvious. If it is, then perhaps you will be able to obtain a patent, even though it is an...

What lawyer to see?

This is analogous to seeing a doctor. You can choose your own specialist, or get a recommendation from a GP in your area. You most certainly...

I have an idea for a website, is there some way to protect my idea before I bring in people to work with me on it?

Sounds like you need a Non-Disclosure Agreement or possibly a more comprehensive employment agreement. Where you need to begin is to find an...

Can you patent an idea for a website that offers a service?

It is best to remember that the invention (it can be an article, composition of matter, or method) must be novel and non-obvious, and there are...

I want to conduct a patent search on an idea. How much does it cost to conduct a patent search (world wide)

You can start yourself http://www.uspto.gov/patents-application-process/search-patents But the best advice is to hire a reputable search firm and...

Does copyrighting an app just protect the name or the app itself or both?

You have some good advice here, chief of which is to find an intellectual property lawyer you like and trust. I think you want a short answer,...

You have some good advice here, and all I can add is that the FTC has been active trying to clean up the Invention Promotion Business. Try this...

How do I determine what can be patented about my invention?

Your best way forward is to find a patent attorney or patent agent that you enjoy dealing with and trust. There may be no or a low charge for the...