Do I "need" a patent attorney, or an attorney, to patent a new invention?

Registered Patent attorneys are authorized by the Patent Office to prepare and file patent applications. You'll need an Intellectual Property...

Can I take picture of my product being used and show new prospective clients interested in the product?

One of the customers, shown in your photographs, might not want to be seen happily peering out from the advertisement - mother, wife, children,...

Patent - Pre-Issuance Submission

Most actions or responses by the PTO desired by an applicant must be pursued by a Petition and Fee. Your next steps may be dictated by your...

I thought of a great chapter for an existing Disney story...or can I?

The author has the right of making a derivative work which would include the additional chapter. The Asker can submit the idea to Disney. However...

Is an artist's live performance (say, at Lollapalooza) protected by Copyright? Does the answer change if the song is a cover?

A work of Authorship must be fixed in a tangible medium to be a copyright property. If the live performance is recorded then that recording is a...

Can I sue AMAZON for selling me an illegal item when I was not aware and there was no disclaimer stating such thing for CA?

The Asker's concluding sentence suggests the advice the Asker needs - the Asker really needs legal advice. The Asker suggests that Amazon...

The facts of your contract will determine what you can do. See an Intellectual Property attorney.

Trademark Infringement cases in Federal District Courts are civil matters. If there is infringement then monetary damages may be assessed. But...

I need help choosing a license for a software project before hosting it on GitHub.com

Preferences and requirements you've thought of can be combined with contract/licensing principles known to licensing counsel. Don't be a licensing...

Patent Pre Issuance Submission

Listen to your attorney. Follow his or her advice.