I'm confused about patening intellectual property. Is there another way to protect unique code and algorythms?

Copyright law is an up and coming choice for protecting software as software patents become weaker and weaker. Copyright law is very cheap and easy...

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Does the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issue sanctions for a non party refusing to give a deposition?

I don't think the TTAB has subpoena power over a non-party, so that would have to come from the Court that issued the subpoena. So if the...

Is a model authorization needed when using my photo as a decorative work/art work?

You left one important fact out of your question: do you already have a model release? If not, how were you able to use that photograph before? ...

No. You have it backwards. Filing a copyright or trademark registration does not convey to you the right to use a work or a mark. It's the...

Registering a similar trademark with fair use defense.

It sounds like you've already gotten the answer to your question from 4-6 other lawyers but you hope that the answer will change if you keep asking...

Yes and yes. Technically, it is LEGAL to take those photos in that it is not illegal to take them. That said, the owner of property can set...

What recourse you have depends on how the club came in possession of your photos. If you face them voluntarily, there could be some sort of implied...

Is it copyright infringement to offer and sell training based on content from a book? They would still ideally need the book...

I would caution you against the use of the title and image of the book in your marketing materials. Even though you don't claim to be the author...

How can a company ensure that it is not infringing copyright laws when placing "public domain" works on the Internet?

You can be sued anywhere for anything. For example, Kim Dotcom was living nicely in New Zealand, hosting a web site (MegaUpload) in New Zealand,...

What qualifies as "use in commerce" for a good. Does registering a domain count, or having a FB page with your name/product?

"Use in commerce" for goods is simple. Have you sold at least one of the products? If you haven't sold any products, then you haven't made use of...