How can I stop a unreasonable request from my former employer for all my original graphic design work after leaving the company

The Asker identifies as a former employee of a company. Copyright work done while an employee is owned by the Company. Graphic design is work of...

Should I pay the settlement offer from CEG for settling copyright infringement?

The Asker has downloaded a movie or some copyright protected work and has received a letter from CEG TEK demanding payment. CEG TEK uses Bit...

What should I if I download something that against copyright? I did not know before I downloaded it.

The Asker didn't know that the "text or photo or video" was copyright protected until after it was downloaded. The Asker should ask - "Did I take...

Does a utility patent for one type of clothing apply to other types as well? What if it is a design patent?

The Utility Patent protects a particular "structure". When in clothing if, for example, a "new pocket" or "new way to fasten", then that use will...

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Hi, Can I buy small toys (from Toys R Us for example) and convert them to keychain then resell them? Thanks.

Is this a Copyright issue? Or a Trademark Issue? If Copyright then the toy is recognized as a work of authorship and protected by Copyright. If...

Can I use photographs of toys that aren't branded (e.g. GI Joe, Star Wars, etc.) in a children's book that I intend to sell?

No. The products as "toys" may be copyright protected and likely are clearly associated with trademarks as they are seen in movies and other media...

Should I submit the evidence of use of the trademark in commerce to USPTO?

Show actual sale of one item in each class. See Intellectual Property Counsel.

I am thinking of starting a blog, on which i might want to post storys from a local newspaper. i have copyright questions.

The term of copyright is 70 years plus the life of the author. Articles within the past 10 years are likely within the term. The Asker should get...

Last year someone used my ssn w/o my knowledge or permission. I contacted IRS. I was sent a from to fill out concerning this

Not an Intellectual Property issue. Contact business counsel and IRS.

Can i buy a college football helmet then modify it to a flower pot and resell it?

Not TM infringement, not copyright nor patent infringement. Yes, sell as flower pot. See Intellectual Property counsel.