Patent law: Even assuming that the composition and/or use of the deodorant you purchase is patent protected then it's likely NOT an infringement to...

Patent - Pre-Issuance Submission

Here is the Patent Office's answer to part of your question: “Q: Can a third-party submission be filed anonymously? A: A real party in interest...

Is it illegal to have a publicly shared folder on google drive with your old college course material?

As my colleagues note, publishing material authored by someone other than you -- including your former teachers -- is copyright infringement and...

As long as I give ref. to the source of information I am using, can I legally use tidbits of info without seeking permission?

Publishing lawfully-disclosed and publicly-available facts, so long as they're true or, at least, reasonably supported by evidence, is never...

If an animal takes a picture of a copyrighted picture is the new picture copyrighted

You've tried, but failed, to be clever. As the popular press recently reported, the Copyright Office issued guidance a short time ago declaring...

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Do I need to pay a pattern fee to import flooring from china to the us?

A "pattern fee" is a [dumb] phrase that tries to capture the concept that it's sometimes necessary to pay a license fee to the person or company...

I cant be sued for not signing this ip agreement?

The law of the state where your former employer is located will control this matter. Assuming that's Kentucky, then a Kentucky-licensed employment...

Can a Talent Scout take a percentage of an entertainment management agreement as compensation for finding the client?

In California at least, you will very likely need to become a licensed Talent Agent [which requires you to pass an exam]. Visit the links below and...

What do you think of my best defense for trademark Infringement an alleged counterfeit item internet sale?

The best defense against any trademark infringement claim is that the allegedly infringing product was never sold -- and, therefore, was never "in...

Take heed of Attorney Dickson's note that jail time IS a possibility if you're found in contempt of court. That most certainly DOES happen in civil...