I'm downsizing and I want to digitize some of my books and then sell the books. Is this "fair use"?

Making a copy is not "fair use" but is infringement. However, unless you distribute from the digital copy then it is unlikely undetectable. ...

If your song is substantially similar to a preexisting song and you've heard the earlier song, then there is a presumption of copyright...

I received a DMCA notice for copyright infringement 5 months ago. Am I at risk of being criminally prosecuted?

CEG TEK or another such "copyright protection company" my yet commence copyright infringement litigation against you. You should see an...

I have come up with fantastic invention that would be so beneficial to so many. However, being inexperienced I need guidance

"Everyone" is likely wrong. It is not likely that you'll find a grant to help get your "idea" started and pay for the patenting process. An...

Intellectual property case: Who should I be sueing ?

You must confer with counsel with litigation experience in copyright infringement. You may or may not have a case or you may have to take further...

Unlikely. Contact Disney, ask for Licensing, and they'll tell you what you can do. Also, see Intellectual Property counsel.

Once an intent to use trademark is assigned to an examining attorney, how long does it take for the USPTO attorney to review it?

Approximately 2 months. See Intellectual Property counsel.

We have created shirts that make fun of Chipotle. How does the Fair Use Parody Law protect us?

Not likely "fair use". And also probably not "parody". The "fun" may tarnish the mark and invite a letter or more. See Intellectual Property...

I have a provisional patent filed on a product I designed. I want to get it into stores but don't know how.

There are plastic injection molding companies and machine shops who will consult and advise. Distributors and manufacturing companies can be found...

How to get rights to sell a shirt with a trademark? I have created a shirt design that includes a name brand on it.

The design may be subject to copyright protection. Filing with the Copyright Office should be accomplished prior to submission to the company. ...