What is the significance of copyright and what effect did copyright laws have on Napster?

Do your own research. Start by reading the case law at the link below.

I have been doing business under a specific name with a confirmed EIN, is that name protected by any US laws?

Q: "Is my business name already automatically protected by any law to prevent others from using my shop name in other e commerce sites and steaing...

What is the process and cost (including legal representation) to obtain a patent?

Entire books have been written in order to answer your question. No one can -- or will -- answer it thoroughly in any Q&A forum. Visit the link...

I have modified a patented paper product by making it out of vinyl. Can I patent it?

It appears that the disclosure in the specification is internally inconsistent. The patentee asserts that vinyl is a "suitable material" but also...

I do not want our wedding photographer to use the photos she takes for promotion, advertising etc. Her contract does not address

Q: "Does she have any rights to the pictures she takes?" R: Yes, ALL the rights -- unless the contract provides otherwise. Assuming you've not...

Photo of minor

Why do think your former mother-in-law needs your permission to publish photographs of your children? You do not own your children and...

Q: "My question is, do I have a legal obligation to register my domains as DBA's?" R: Under California law, the answer is no -- so long as you do...

For non-litigation matters, entertainment attorneys in Atlanta likely charge an hourly rate of about $300 to $600 per hour. You need to know,...

Looking to hire patent attorney. Have short list of 4; spoken with all. Looked them up on USPTO, Avvo, & Martindale. What else?

As Attorney Vaccaro notes, reviewing some of the patents and patent applications that the attorney has drafted is a very good way to get a feel for...

For a trademark Declaration Of Use, is the time for filing based on the foreign registration date or US registration date?

Depends. If the U.S. registration was issued based on its own direct application to the U.S. Trademark Office or under Section 44 of the Lanham...