I think you're confusing two different jobs: a patent agent and a Patent Examiner. A patent agent is someone who, after passing the patent bar...

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Tshirt phrases

I agree with Attorney Jacobson. Short phrases, even if witty, are generally not protectable under copyright law and do not serve as trademarks...

What can someone do to disprove my authorship?

Prove to who? The only way this matter comes to a head is if you still own the copyright in the work and you chose to sue the person for...

How do i become a lyricist of famous singers?

As noted by my colleagues, yours is not really a legal question. There are many answers to your question, however, and you should read them in the...

I will be contracting designers for a fashion project and want to know the type of agreement I need to protect my ideas

You need to speak with a business attorney licensed to practice in your state who will assist you with company formation matters, business...

it is unquestionabley unlawful to COPY "videos and activities from various internet resources" and then sell your compilation of those...

The general rule is that an applicant seeking to register a trademark may not amend the mark either during or after the registration process....

Can you explain how to do a Boolean trademark search for the following?

View the search tips via the links below and then speak with your own trademark attorney. Good luck.

If I want to apply for a trademark that contains the word ice for a bottled water product will it be rejected for descriptivenes

Depends on how the word is used in context. The Examiner will very not require that "ice" be disclaimed as used in the phrase "Ice Music" to brand...

Importing products but making sure they're not patented or infringing on copyrights or intellectual property rights. How?

The business-side answer is to only purchase products from a reputable manufacturer or distributor. They should know whether their products may...