I had a website that domain name was and is owned web co. so when I canceled the site, they continue to use my picture and info

This question identifies an "use" of intellectual property which is objectionable to a person having interests or rights in the property. The...

Is it possible to assign a PPA?

Property can be assigned, i.e., personal, real and other property can be assigned, conveyed, sold. The PPA, or Patent Application or Patent can be...

How far from a patent is different enough?

How far is enough? 35 USC 103 provides that if the combination of two or more prior inventions would direct a person or ordinary skill to make the...

Can a non-profit museum publish a public domain image of a living celebrity w/out seeking permission?

An image is a copyright property. it is owned by the person who made the image or to whom it is assigned. The author or the assignee could...

YouTube/DMCA stumper: Can YouTubers whose videos get blocked in 2014 sue YouTube for failing to block pre-2009 infringers?

Unlikely. Review YouTube terms of service. Contact an Intellectual Property attorney.

"I am awesome" was recently trademarked. Does this mean I can or cannot use "I'm Awesome Doodles" for a smartphone app name?

Trademarks are words, symbols or devices which identify your products or services to the consumer. The trademark arises when it is used in...

Patent rights should be considered. However, taking apart a toaster or car or alarm clock and reassembling into a different case for a purpose of...

How do I protect my software product from a partner (no formal contract in place) now that he has disappeared for months?

Intellectual Property protection for software products include at least copyright and patent. First, the copyright intellectual property arises as...

At what percentage of modifications do I own the copyright of a work I paid for from a freelancer?

There is no magical "percentage" - if the new work of authorship is substantially similar to the other work then there is a likelihood of...

This is within the structure of some intellectual property elements. But is primarily a matter of litigation. Was there intent to cause injury -...