Have several innovative ideas to implement for 2014. Do I copyright the ideas first then patent? Do I need a patent attorney?

Q: "Do I need a patent attorney?" R: Yes. 'Nuff said.

What is the law in NC for having your mugshot all over the internet when your case was dismissed and you didn't do it? Not to

Your question has been asked and answered many hundreds of times on Avvo. You should read those questions and answers via the link below. There...

If my boss decides to fire me can he still continue to use my advertisements? Don't they fall under intellectual property?

The advertisements you created are protected under copyright law. The question is who owns the copyrights: You or your employer? If you were...

Can I be sued for using the names of singers in a published, non-profit fan fiction?

You've used the names of famous people to name certain characters in your "mature"-themed stories. So, for example, Scarlett Johannson is a...

What would constitute counterfeit with a bottle of perfume?

Q: "Would this be considered counterfeit?" R: Very likely. ANGEL is a federally registered trademark owned by Clarins Fragrance Group S.A.S. ...

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Your publishing contract should contain a provision that explains how often you can, and how you can go about, auditing the publisher's books to...

I have just received a cease and desist request letter from a company, what should I do? What type of lawyer?

Continuing to sell a product once on notice that the sales infringe a patent, copyright or trademark will expose you to treble and punitive damages...

Infringer agrees to discontinue use of a common law mark and wants an agreement. What type of agreement would this be?

Q: "What would a reverse agreement be called where the license is not being granted and they are agreeing that you have trademark and discontinuing...

Patent Trolling

I think your focus on "private emails" obscured the larger question, specifically: Can someone cite an invention that they've kept secret in order...

I'd like to republish out-of-print materials that I have no rights to? Do you have words of wisdom for the preliminary steps?

MANY out-of-print books printed before 1978 are in the public domain because their copyright owners did not renew their copyright registrations....