General reasons for a petition for an earlier filing date in regards to a non-provisional patent application would be approved?

I think you're asking whether the Patent Office would grant a petition requesting that the filing date for a non-provisional application be the...

The lawfulness depends on the particular nickname. Some athlete’s nicknames are most certainly NOT exclusively associated with the athlete. ...

Can a texture be legally created & sold if it resembles a movie star character, even though it's more cartoonish?

If the "movie star character" is a real, living person then, no, the conduct you describe would be an unlawful appropriation of that person's...

Can I copy a published book of scripture in a different language?

The subject matter of the contents in a book is irrelevant to the question whether it's lawful to copy and republish the book. In short,...

If you intend to make money making music then you need to learn an awful lot about the music business. Buy and read a few books on the subject,...

An artist tried to sell me a logo with a copyrighted image incorporated into it. What's my best course of action?

Q: "What's my best course of action?" R: Assuming your facts are right, don't buy the logo. There are innumerable designers who offer their...

I recently had all my Etsy listings removed for patent infringement. I do not feel as if my product is actually infringing?

Q: "I want to know how strong his case is ... ." R: A proper patent infringment analysis and written opinion for a simple invention will cost many...

Can I use stories in a book compilation if the original authors of the stories are unknown?

Q: "Is it legal to use these stories?" R: Of course not. You do not own the copyright in the stories or a license to publish the stories. It is...

I need to know about using a public domain sound recording in a country where the sound recording is not in the public domain.

Sound recordings were not eligible for federal copyright protection until February 15, 1972. Before then, sound recordings were protected, if at...

USPTO or the Library of Congress?

When properly used to brand a product or service a "slogan" can be afforded trademark protection [and then registered with the federal Trademark...