A few issues here. 1. Is the "original" music your original music? Did you actually write the lyrics? The melody? If not and if it is a work...

How much would it cost to set up/register a trademark ? And could a lawyer in Jacksonville could present on the topic

First, I am not sure how you define humble. Second, if your trademark is at the core of your brand, then at whatever cost, you should protect...

Is it legal to copy content from websites with source stated?

While I hate to disagree with my colleagues, I feel I need to share a slightly different perspective. Generally speaking, recipes may not be...

Should an author-publisher percentage royalty agreement be based on publisher's net income rather than bookshelf price?

Not all IP lawyers are created equal. For example, if you had a patent question, I would not have a clue how to guide you, and would not even try....

Is it illegal for me to sell my art?

The general rule of copyright law is that, if you create an original work of art or authorship, and reduce it to a tangible (fixed) format, you, as...

Looking to start a tutoring company. Looking for advice .

I'd like to really stress the importance of not directly or indirectly representing yourself as being affiliated with the company, whose materials...

If I apply for a trademark under one IC class now, can I sucessfully register under a second class later?

Not to dispute what any other lawyer has said, but in my experience the general answer is "YES". In fact I often suggest to clients that if...

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Related goods or not? [trademarks]

First let me say that if your trademark lawyer has made that assessment, it is probably because he or she knows your fact-specific situation much...

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Can I Share a videotape in the USA that I filmed Overseas?

I also agree with what the others have said, and I'd like to add another potential issue--defamation. Whether or not privacy is an issue (which it...

To affix notice of TM registration, must I use the (r) mark every single time for my registered mark?

This is NOT legal advice; the following is meant to be information provided for educational purposes ONLY. Further, this DOES NOT establish between...