No, it is not. Fair use used to allow back up copies of things like CDs and VHS cassettes. But the DMCA was passed precisely to prevent you from...

Claim Construction binding on subsequent patent infringement suit ?

The claim construction likely isn't formally binding on the new defendant(s) because they haven't had a chance to argue the merits of the issue...

If two persons have contributed the concept of one invention, is it legal for one of them to file a patent alone?

In this country, the person who conceived of the invention is the inventor or applicant. Who provided the money is irrelevant in this country. ...

What kinds of copyrights, trademarks and all other protective agents do i need before creating this online business venture?

Wow, this question asks for so much it is impossible to answer everything. But to answer your question directly, nothing MUST be made for the...

Website and "Content Copyright" and the use of a name for a sports team

It is unclear what you mean when you say on their website they "list" the name Naples Storm. Their case will depend on what that means. And if they...

Even if the shows are kn DVD, you should be able to do this. The reason it is illegal to make copies of DVDs is because you have to circumvent the...

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What are my chances of an Utility Patent that looks similar to Prior Art.

Honestly, given what you have described, your chances of getting a utility patent are slim to none. But more importantly, why do you want one? ...

How do I go about establishing that my book has been plagarised into a film?

Make sure you register your copyright in your novel, if you haven't already done so. If you did already, then you might have statutory damages and...

See my question below.

As was said, just using someone else's company name is not exactly a problem. If you have been using that name as your trademark, then their use...

Changes to a copyrighted recipe

As the other posters said, mere lists of ingredients aren't copyrightable. So just like the recipe you started with isn't copyrighted, neither...