Is it a crime to watch scenes or parts of copyrighted movies and shows on Youtube and other User-Generated Content websites?

The short answer is no, this would not be copyright infringement. Consider this hypothetical. You go to a nice bar. They have a live band. The...

Is it possible even for a huge company to make a research for possible patent infringement before creating a piece of software?

It is impossible to know for certain that your software does not fall within the claim scope of some issued patent. Many patents end up being...

COPYRIGHT LAW - Does providing "no copyright infringement intended" notice protect from a copyright infringement claim?

That kind of disclaimer probably does more harm than good. Saying you know you don't have any rights in the video you just uploaded is probably...

Copyright question - how does the copyright office establish the actual creation date? What if someone submits forms before you?

The Copyright Office doesn't arbitrate disputes. They just believe whatever people tell them. If one person believes that another person lied to...

It is definitely not an intellectual property question. And I think your answer lies in the fact that so many lawyers suggest you speak to a...

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Is it legal to resell item?

No, the facts you just described would not allow you to do that. Just because you can print and sell *copies* of that file does not change the fact...

It is not OK to advertise that a product is patented if all of the patents covering the product have expired. Keep in mind that it is common to...

Do I have to be licensed to draw up a floor plan using a CAD app for my boss?

I'm sorry, but I don't think "copyright" is the correct place for this question. Actually, I'm not even sure exactly where it would go except that...

Copyright infringement. Piracy. A printing company located in NJ is printing their own copies of my book and selling them.

You should contact copyright counsel immediately. There are a number of things you should do, but you should talk to a lawyer before doing any of...

Do I retain copyright to pervious source code used in a new project?

It is very unlikely that you can stop them. If you chose to use pre-existing code and were not instructed to do so by your employer, it is unlikely...