I need to find a phone number for this website www.nike-all.com

The Asker may believe that the word "nike" in a domain name means that "nike", the popular shoe company, is associated with the domain name. The...

How do I protect the rights to a story about a dog.

The Asker owns a dog which has been newsworthy. A person has followed the news and is trying to write a story using the Asker's photographs. The...

Wrote a book about a property. Location was not given and names were changed. Are we legal to publish the book?

Unauthorized books, biographies, scientific reports, are works of authorship and are copyright interests. Hazards in publishing center on the...

What is the legal document that lets me keep the rights to my choreography?

Authorship of choreography is copyright. Authorship by an employee creates copyright for the employer unless the employer grants ownership to the...

Does each member or director of a corporation need to sign the by-laws in order for them to be binding?

No. Directors will be elected following formation of the corporation. See counsel.

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I plan to develop an app that involves the downloading of certain textbooks, what kind of copyright issues might I run into?

Issue: Copyright Infringement unless you have a license. Charging will be considered in determining the damages which will be assessed against...

Would an item selling on etsy in thailand (and nonexistent in the US) be considered "prior art" and preclude getting a patent

Yes. It's already been invented. But consider what the Asker thinks makes up an invention. There are many inventions which perform the same...

Is it common for a literary agent to charge a processing fee?

The Asker wants to have information regarding the reputation of the several literary agents who might assist the Asker. The Asker will have to...

Do I have to reinvent the sweatshirt for a design change to a sweatshirt (hoodie) to obtain a design patent?

A design patent protects the ornamental appearance of the design. You don't have to reinvent anything but you do have to invent an "ornamental...

Do I still own all the rights to my choreography and can say they cannot perform my stuff without my permission?

Where you an employee? Where the works Registered with the Copyright Office? What was or is the understanding of the studio personnel with which...