Is there a way to see if any type of patent has been submitted for filing? I wanna know if someone stole my idea.

First, ideas cannot be stolen because they're not property under any body of law. Certain and specific information [in this case, information...

Trademark Cancellation Proceeding at USPTO Is submitting new evidence when filing a Motion for Summary Judgment ok?

First, you need to be certain the evidence was never asked for during discovery. An attorney will ordinarily include a "catch all" request for...

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Copyright laws, book reproductions Memorials of English Affairs 1st print, 1st edition.

There are many public domain versions of this book already available for free download. So, yes, you may lawfully create another version and sell...

I created a special version of an unreleased version of a film featuring footage from a work print and producer's cut!

In addition to the information provided by my colleagues, you need to realize that if you publish your "special version of an unreleased version of...

I don't understand my colleague's responses. First, interlocutory attorneys in the Trademark Office are NOT involved in inter partes...

As my colleague notes, if your copyright was not registered before the infringement then you're not eligible for infringement statutory damages --...

Google would not take down one of my images from another person's website can I sue for statutory damages?

As Attorney DiNardo notes, no, you may not seek statutory copyright infringement damages because you did not register the copyright in the work...

Does an ISP have the obligation to reveal the reasons for a DMCA takedown notice to the receiver? Is there a time limit?

First, it's important to note that an ISP has NO legal obligation to participate, in any way, with the DMCA takedown procedures. If an ISP chooses...

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What kind of attorney do I need?

Before speaking with your own New Jersey-licensed business attorney you should read a few books on how to start and manage a business and,...

Can I use a photo with people wearing a Spiderman costume on my homepage?

No, without a license you may not lawfully publish photographs that show the Superman logo if those photographs serve as, or are in, advertisements...

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