Can I resell a piece of software written by myself which uses YouTube without paying YouTube anything?

Perhaps. You do not, however, provide enough information for an intellectual property attorney to properly evaluate your plan. You need to speak...

Publication. News Story

Q: "I own a small publication and would like to include small news articles that I find online and other papers. Can I re-publish them into my...

I disagree with my colleagues who conclude that only quotes "in the public domain" may be affixed to products and then sold or if a license from...

Is it illegal to sell replica items? What is considered counterfeit or legal copy?

Q: "Is it illegal to sell replica items?" R: There is no one answer to that question. You should read the many, very similar questions and...

What happens if you break the Terms and Conditions of a website?

Q: "Would it be sued or amerced?" R: Yes, it could be sued. I don't know what amerced means. Q: "Would the situation be different in case of...

Copyright Infringement and Charts

The general answer is that, no, creating a chart that displays factual data does not raise any copyright infringement concerns. Copyright does not...

Does your firm review patent claims?

The answer depends on why the claims need review. Patent litigation attorneys "review claims" when assessing whether a product infringes those...

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I have a patent pending invention and one company is using my idea without my permission. How I can protect my self?

When selecting a patent litigator you need to consider, at least, (1) the hourly rate that will be charged or the willingness to fashion an...

Do I need a copyright lawyer?

You need a trademark, not copyright, attorney. Your attorney will have to evaluate how your application "makes reference to their name" -- a...

Your assumption that your low-cost, Chinese mobile phone manufacturer is not infringing anyone's patent rights is EXTRAORDINARILY naive and,...