I have two questions pertaining to intellectual property rights.

Assuming that "fair use" would protect you it would only be realized at a great expense. That is, litigation would have commenced and your...

Could I patent something thats already patented but I will switch from metal to plastic with another purpose?

A patent grants all applications to the patent holder. It is likely that a change of material will not be infringing. And that change, and the...

Short saying, song and book titles are not protected by copyright. Quotes and highly recognized phrases from books or songs may be protected. ...

What are my options for protecting/selling a secret herbal recipe I have created for allergies? The recipe is known only by me.

Recipes are not likely to be patented. Trade secret is the usual mode of protection. But should there be a patent potential it will be "barred"...

Would it be legal for me to do this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaSHcMRbuF8 in New Jersey or New York and then post it on

Will not open the site. Question requires some detail. See Intellectual Property attorney.

Do I need a patent or trademark for a company brand. I am bringing rice from overseas under a new company name. The company

Trademark comprising a word, symbol or device which identifies the source of a product or service. Patents are for new or non-obvious structures...

Can a copyright infringement lawsuit under state copyright law only be brought in the state where the work was created?

Usually in the state of residence of the infringer. See Intellectual Property counsel with copyright infringement litigation experience.

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Do I have to get permission from each author I quoted from in my book?

Someone at Brainy Quotes wrote those quotes. What was the source for Brainy Quotes. If the quotes are copyright property then the Asker needs...

The Asker proposes new lyrics which are similar to existing song. The Asker has received permission from others to use portions of lyrics but not...

Can a draw a picture of The Beatles, Baltimore Ravens logo, Marilyn Monroe, etc and sell it?

The artist (Author) who draws or paints a picture of a public figure, or a figure well known in entertainment, creates a copyright property. Is...