How do I get a provisional patent for my invention?

Prior to any "marketing" a Provisional or Non-Provisional Patent application must be filed. Marketing prior to filing may prohibit the filing of...

Are the photographs my property?

The photographer is the owner of the copyright interest unless conveyed or assigned to another. The images are on the website which was...

Pending Motion for Summary Judgment at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Cancellation proceeding

If the Asker is the one who has a motion pending before the TTAB then the Asker also must have counsel who will know the answer. Ask Intellectual...

What do I need to do to own the rights to my stage name (ex. The Good Guys)? Does this cover the logo as well? Where do I go?

The Asker is going into business and wants to protect the "name" that consumers will recognize. This is a trademark issue. See Intellectual...

I want to summarize factual information that is common to a variety of news sources. is this fair use?

An exception to copyright infringement is use of another's copyright interest in "news reporting". Whether the Asker's proposal would be allowed...

Can I sue for copyright infringement after 2.5 years from the time I discovered it?

Was the Asker's copyright interest Federally Registered? What evidence is there of damages? There are many factors to be examined to determine if...

Information about me and a picture of me was put in a book and published without my permission. Is there anything I can do?

If the Asker took the photograph then he may have copyright interests to assert against the author of the book. However this may be a publicity or...

Trademark Infringement arises when a mark that is similar in sight or sound to a prior mark to engage in commerce in selling a product or service...

Do I need to go through special legal channels to charge a fee on items users are selling on my website?

The Asker wants to charge users, who sell on the Asker's web site, a commission and asks how that might be done. The Asker could review Terms of...

Are stills of myself (being interviewed in studio on the air) taken from a network online video stream copyrighted? Who owns?

Who took the video? Whoever took the video owns the copyright interest unless the person taking the video was an employee or a contractor with...