Can I register my writings somehow (copyright, recorded, etc.) but keep all or most of them hidden from the public?

The Copyright Office has spacial proceedings for the filing of computer programs which may contain trade secret material. But not for other works...

Is it legal for me to sell photos with the name of the location printed at the bottom of the photo?

The question raises several legal issues. The photograph is of a "ranch" having trails. Is the ranch a private operation or is there any...

I am a retired medical doctor and am publishing a book on Chinese energy healing. Am I at legal risk?

Guidance should be sought from Intellectual Property counsel. The books relied upon were authored by someone who may still have a copyright...

The Trademark "worry is answered by a trademark search. An Intellectual Property attorney can perform a search and give you advice. " From a...

It sounds like trademark infringement. Better consult an Intellectual Property attorney. Talking to others who may be infringing is not a...

I wanted to take some steps to make the use of existing software proprietary. Is that allowed/possible?

Software is subject to patent and copyright protection. The copyright arises as the program is written. A patent might be an additional way to...

I have created hundreds of individual heart designs, can I copyright them as a group or collection for a single copyright fee?

Tha Asker has hundreds of heart designs. Assuming there is a filing of the collection of heart designs, what would be the search process by the...

I have an idea/product that I want to patent but what prevents the patent attorney from stealing my idea?

The attorney is ethically required to retain all information/discussion/business of the client in confidence. If Counsel took your idea for his...

Can you buy from wholesale then modify the product to resell?

Identify "nameless" products, contact the producer of each of the products, contract/license with them to obtain the product and reach agreement on...

Do I need a licensing agreement?

Who owns the artwork? What writing, contract or license, is there? Or was the work done by discussion only without a written agreement? You...