"What do I need to do to protect my idea from being taken by the person I talk to in reference to creating an "APP" for a busine

The App may be protected by a Patent, copyright and by Trade Secret. Telling others details is hazardous. If you are getting assistance or some...

The use of "a few lines" may depend on the extent to which the "lines" are famous, readily known to many, and thus may comprise both copyright...

How long after an author's death is his work in the public domain?

The author, when making the work of authorship, is creating copyright. The Author's interest is 70 years plus the life of the Author. The Author...

Has anyone ever heard of "Kickstarter" how safe is it to try to get funding from that site so that i can start patenting item

Insufficient funds is a common plight for the inventor. There is likely some Website that can suggest the effectiveness and hazards of...

Overcoming on-sale bar to patentability

The "significant improvements/changes" within the last few months could be "non-obvious" improvements and not barred by 35 USC 103. However the...

What is case reported, published, designated for publication?

An Opinion will state, on the first page, if it is not to be used as precedent. Court Rules state the limitations of the use of such opinions.

Is selling fan art copyright infringement if it is a creative mash up from two or more sources? Would it be parody or fair use?

The Asker wants to use copyright characters in funny or clever ways. Is such use infringement or allowed? Many copyright characters are intended...

Can I use Quotes and/or the title from a TV Program

If the Asker's work of authorship is substantially similar to the book the Asker is analyzing then copyright infringement is an issue. Is the...

Do religious lectures given orally are subject to copyright? What about such lectures given about 100 years ago?

To be copyright the work of authorship must be fixed in a tangible medium. If only oral or spoken and without the words spoken being fixed in a...

The Asker is apparently ready to give recommendations for better or improved fitness and nutrition. Yet wants to be protected if someone is...