What rights do I have when a business uses my original artwork on their website that they have not paid or have authorization?

As the artist you own the copyright to your original artwork, and have the right to stop them from using your artwork and pay you for the use...

What kind of attorney do I need for a logo to be trademarked globally?

Most countries require their own trademark registration. One notable exception is Europe, which has a process to allow you to register a trademark...

One patent or multiple patents?

Generally my preference is to prepare one application that discloses the entire system, including subsystems. What you actually claim in that...

Am I able to submit an update to an existing Provisional application?

As my colleagues have said, you can't update a provisional application. Instead, you can file a new provisional application, and when you file...

If I create a jewelry component that doesn't exist, can I patent it?

There are a few strategies for you to consider to protect your component. A patent lawyer will help you determine which one(s) are the best for...

What does a writing group need to protect its members if we publish our works on the internet, on kindle, and also in print?

It sounds like you are all working together on this project. Thus, you will want some written agreement to deal with splitting up royalties, etc. ...

I need a nearby patent attorney!

Patent Lawyers tend to cluster around R&D centers, and my guess is that there aren't many in Imperial County. However, there are a lot of us in...

Yep. You can be sued for that. Chrysler, who owns Jeep, sued Hummer years ago for trademark infringement of their grills. In the end it was...

I want to buy MYEXAMPLE.com for my business. Will owners of MYEXAMPLE.org have legal claim over the name?

From what you've said, it seems likely that the EXAMPLE.org folks will NOT have a trademark dispute with you, and you can proceed with your...

I think my colleagues have been clear - and appropriately so. I don't think we could put NO in a large enough font. That being said, it will be...

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