Can I get a patent on a very simple creative idea?

While a method of print advertising is likely patent eligible [that is, it falls within what could be patented] I very seriously doubt your method...

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Can the copyright notice date on the deposit material be different then the publication date used in the application?

As long as you consider the 2012 deposit copy to be the same version of the work that you originally published in 2008 then the answer is, yes.

I am a trademark owner and need some information about notifications sent to facebook

Query Google for "trademark bullies." The fact is that some trademark owners are far too aggressive in their enforcement efforts and make...

How can I proceed with a messy licensing contract negotiation so that I am compensated fairly?

I cannot understand why you hesitate to "relinquish rights to the logo." Of course you must. Your client will use the logo as part of its branding...

Is it legal to create a website with someone else's name and exclusively sell their product?

The general rule is that it's lawful to re-sell a product as new so long as (1) the product has never been used, (2) it's genuine, (3) purchased...

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The National Labor Relations Board ["NLRB"] has issued guidelines describing how it will enforce its [extraordinarily liberal-biased]...

Can one use quotes.. anonymous authors, to put on a product for retail... such as a mug, etc.? Thank you...

Many times that is lawful. Sometimes it's not. This question has been asked and answered literally hundreds of time [visit the link below]. You...

Although common law trademark generally only protects intellectual property locally is there an exception with online retail?

Your own trademark attorney needs to evaluate if your company name is even protectable as your exclusive trade name or trademark. Many company...

If I import goods from china, and goods are seized by customs can I get sued even if I did not receive goods?

The answer depends on why the products were seized. If the products infringed a currently-in-force patent, copyright or trademark then, yes, the...

My client wants me to use a portion of his video that he hired someone else to shoot previously. Would I be violating a copyrig

For what purpose will you be using the other video? And are you obligated to assign your copyright rights in the video you create as well? Don't...