Designing around the invention is encouraged meaning that the new invention meets 35 USC 102 and 103 and is separately entitled to a patent. ...

Infringement occurs when the new work is substantially similar to the original work. See IP Counsel.

Streaming with a branded streaming device, what are we aloud to show to our costumers during our opening Hours at the store??

Downloading movies and music has resulted in painful copyright infringement judgments. And it is probable that infringement judgments are not...

Want to make sure that the video clip I'm working on falls under Fair Use. Thanks!

Fair Use is a defense used after copyright infringement litigation has commenced. Uses permitted include criticism, comment, news reporting,...

What can I do ?

An "instructional video for people to make there own patterns" is the YouTube video. Sounds like instruction. If someone makes a substantially...

Can I use parts of a politicians speech in one of my songs?

who owns the copyright property in a candidates speech is an interesting question. Who wrote the speech? Was it written as an employee or as an...

Can I use famous soccer team logos and name on food I sell?

It is common for sports teams to provide sporting entertainment and also foods - all under the trademark of the team. With permission/licensing...

Public buildings, cemeteries and parks are there for the photographing. Accumulating data on the interred and the structures may be the subject of...

With regards to patents, who has legal priority first to sell or first to file?

In March 2013 the United States changed from first to invent to first to file for priority in seeking a Patent for an Invention. However, the fact...

Can I re-post a YouTube Video that was taken down by original poster (creator) of video?

First, the video was authored by someone and that someone is the owner of that copyright property. Making a copy of the video is a right reserved...