Is a patent valid if its priority date is less than 12 months after its content public disclosure but its filing date more?

The general rule that applied in 2007 was that the filing of a provisional patent application stopped the clock on the Section 102(b) 12 month...

What rights do I have? Am I obligated to fulfill the compensation to the Editor and Designer if the company is ceasing business?

If we assume the contract between you and the publishing company does, indeed, terminate when the company winds up its affairs [that is, no other...

I just want to know if this is legal on a place like eBay etsy, to sell a product that I combine two products to make one.

Your question can't be answered in the abstract. It would not be lawful to buy unlicensed Snoopy dolls from China, put a hat on them, and then...

Local photographer owns copyrighted Prince photographs. How can he protect his rights?

As my colleagues note, the first step is to determine whether your friend really owns the copyrights in the photographs. His own Minnesota-licensed...

Heraldry regalia has been on display and worn by soldiers for literally thousands of years. The U.S. military has more than its share: military...

When is using book excerpts or quotes on posters, a potential copyright infringement?

Your question has been asked many, many times. You should read those questions and answers via the link provided below. There will be more...

Is this legal?

The First Amendment forbids government from creating laws that abridge speech -- including speech such as a book in which your car accident is...

Will I be able to trademark Pargrow in the 011 class under led fixture for greenhouse agriculture use.

Here’s the rule: It’s unlawful to offer to sell a product using a trademark that’s already being used, or one similar, if it’s probable that an...

Do I need permission to publish a book illustrating name-brand fashion?

You want to publish a book about fashion that will contain your own accurate illustrations of many different designers' clothes and which names...

How do I protect my music and how do I determine a fair percentage? Do I own my songs?

My colleagues are, of course, correct that you need to hire an intellectual property or entertainment attorney to negotiate with the production...