They are stealing my manuscript - how can I make them return it?

Having some additional information would be helpful in this analysis - information that you should only provide in confidence to your attorney, not...

This is a public forum, so do not post actual facts of your situation here, as your posts may be admissions and could be used against you. Only...

How to access my discovery online if I have a federal case?

Typically the vast majority of files generated during discovery are NOT filed with the Court and so would not be accessible from the court's online...

Do I need approval from owners of non profit agencies if I intend to take photos of said organizations for commercial purposes?

Google "Copyright Circular 41" (which is titled, "Copyright Claims in Architectural Works") and then read this circular. Some - not all -...

If I wanted to brand a word / trademark a word how would I go about that ? Example SCUMLIFE . I wants to trademark that word ?

Trademark rights are created by using the given mark in connection with providing products and/or services under that mark. So you may have...

How long do non compete last in CA?

Discuss in private with your attorney for a proper consultation as there are nuances to non-compete law in California and so the agreement in...

I'm curious how you acquired the Lovepop greeting cards and whether or not your acquisition transaction included any terms that may purport to...

Can I get sued if I post pics that don’t belong to me but I edit them and I state that the quotes and pics do not belong to me

Posting (publishing and/or displaying) "pics" that you do not own the copyrights in, exposes you to liability for copyright infringement. Editing...

Can I sue or take legal action against a customer of one of my customers for non-payment for services rendered?

I suspect you the manufacturer are not in privity with the customer of your direct customer; and thus, you likely would have no basis in contract...

How long do copywriters last once issued and is there an inexpensive way to protect my product other than a patent?

Copyright is for protecting creative works, such as music, songs, lyrics, art, fiction, photographs, movies, etc. Copyright cannot protect...