You can file as "intent To Use" the mark in commerce. If not refused and the mark is allowed then you'll have to, eventually, show sales. Speak...

Can I use pictures from books that are in the public domain to create new picture books and sell them?

Determining if a book is in the public domain is fraught. If actually in the public domain then probably yes. But you'll have to consult with an...

Can I keep and use mp3 files ripped from a CD I rented from the library?

Ripping an mp3 file from a cd and copying to another medium is one of the rights reserved to the author of the music. The Author of a copyright...

Is it lawful to release derivative works under public domain if they are not eligible for copyright?

Authoring a derivative work is a right of the original author. A derivative work without the permission of the author is likely infringement. You...

We are being sued by a firm representing a major celebirty

Being sued indicates that a case has been filed and that you have been served. You'll have to have counsel from an Intellectual Property attorney....

Can USPTO trademark registration prevent another from using that trademark as a business name in a state.

Some confusion. Did A get Federal Registration before B? A state may form a corporation with any name not already used for a corporation in that...

Do i Need an Attorney??

The asker believes that a "flu cation" or power surge or some event occurred that damaged his computer. The asker's assistance, from a legal view,...

2 clients way past due on pay but using my work on their websites & other media for promotion. Is this copyright infringement ?

A contract is made. One party performs, the other does not. Breach of contract. Contract a business attorney with litigation experience.

I use the you tube video, my music hit copy wight they send me [Copyright Counter-Notification]

The Asker appears to have used a prior answer as a template in attempting to form a question. Restate the question please. Or, better yet,...

How do I patent and copyright my social networking website?

Patent protection may be available. An Intellectual Property attorney can advise. Copyright exists as an original work is produced by an Author. ...