Can I use a web page that was saved at a given time as legal evidence on court? How do I prove it's authenticity?

The general rule in your part of the country to authenticate a printout of a web page is that the proponent must offer evidence that: (1) the...

How do I legally make a movie about my deceased Mom who gave me her verbal permission without involving my one sibling?

Attorney Burns has already provided you with sage advice and I second his suggestion that you discuss this matter with own local entertainment...

A big company asked to use my song for a commercial. How much should I ask for it?

You should, of course, hire a local entertainment attorney to either draft or review the "synchronization license" that's needed between you and...

What are the copyright infringment risks for a book that summarizes scientific research papers?

At least under copyright law, the book you describe would very likely be lawful to create and sell. Your own intellectual property attorney must,...

The general rule [called the “first sale doctrine”] is that it’s lawful to re-sell a lawfully purchased, branded product. The re-seller may even...

How are trademark applications assigned to examining attorneys?

Registration applications are assigned to one of the seventeen "Trademark Law Offices" designated to examine marks that brand certain classes of...

Can the components of a patented assemblage be mfg and the parts of the assemblage sold seperately?

A patent is a negative property right -- that is, it permits the holder to stop others from making, using, selling and importing the claimed...

Is there a way to copyright online for free completely?

My colleagues have already ably answer your question about musical composition copyright matters. As a practical matter, you should also visit the...

If I file a trademark application today, can I ammend or modify the description of goods tomorrow?

Can you? Yes, as my colleagues note. But should you? Only your own trademark attorney can answer that very important question.

Yes, the name a of sports team serves as a trademark owned exclusively by the team's owners. There are many situations when it's lawful to...