How to protect a book based on the old well-known fairy tales of 18th century if I want to pitch it to a movie-making company?

Yes you are well advised to consult with intellectual property counsel in California to protect your work in the US, and to consult with...

How to protect an idea?

I strongly suggest the dual protection approach: NDA prior to any discussion of your topic and registration of copyright of the treatment or a...

Can I make a character inspired by a video game?

If you use too many of the elements of and express them in similar ways as the Monster Hunter games, you may be pegged for infringement. If you...

Is "Portland, OR - Keeping things weird since 1845" infringes TM "Keep Portland weird"?

It will serve you well to hire local intellectual property counsel. If your counsel finds that your mark is distinguishable from and thus not...

Typically crowdfunding is for a small business and its business purposes and shares or member units are given in exchange for the funds...

Any protective steps I should take with my concept-book series before pitching to publishers?

It sounds like the first book in the series is at the level of achieving copyright (original expression fixed in a tangible medium). This means...

If you are making your own product from your own knowledge or publicly available knowledge and invention, that part seems fine. How you brand and...

Inventions are protected by patents (when patent criteria are met) and trade names and trade slogans are protected by trademark (when trademark...

For live music alone you can obtain event licensing from the performing rights organization (e.g. ASCAP, BMI) which represents the artists of the...

Do i register a trademark for a phrase i want to use in my online and signature in person services?

Your phrase must be distinctive for your business which, because it is a phrase that could apply in many contexts, will best be shown by use and...