Is it within fair use to include a disclaimer in my book alerting readers to scenes in a movie that may disgust/disturb them?

Back up: You plan to write a book that "recommends" a movie and then describes moments in the movie when objectionable language and scenes are...

Your post ignores a fundamental question: Who owns the provisional patent application? That is not a procedural matter, as my colleague asserts,...

Am I really infringing an registered trademark with a band from the U.K. while I'm in Wisconsin, USA?

There is no such thing as an "international trademark." As my colleague notes, only if the UK band sells its music and merchandise in the US could...

Can i legally talk about a company on my website without their permission

It's lawful to publish a website and include on that website information about a company -- so long as the information is accurate and does not...

Is it illegal to not pay for and use a copy of software when the version in use is outdated, and no longer in distribution?

Q: "Is it illegal to download, or receive a copy of version 5 from a friend, without paying for it?" R: Yes. The fact that the copyright owner...

I sent a DMCA Counter Notice to a company. It has been 14 business days and my account is still blocked. What are my options?

Q1: “What happens when a company receives a DMCA Counter Notice and does not restore the material after 14 business days? R: The service provider...

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Recording Rights: should my daughter register with a PRO and obtain copyrights?

You should really read a few books about how songwriters make money licensing their songs [visit the links below]. Then you should sit down with...

What is the likelihood of a patent getting refused for a similar idea but with more features?

As my colleagues note, only your own patent attorney can evaluate your invention in light of ALL the existing, in-force patents to determine if you...

I have a software i am trying to sell to a tech company. I'd like to also be able to sell it to other companies...

You need to speak with a California-licensed intellectual property attorney. I'm not at all sure from your question that you actually wrote a...

Am I in violation of trademark infringement and/or cybersquatting if I include a trademarked name in an ecommerce store URL?

As my colleague notes, you need to speak with your own trademark attorney who will evaluate the particular domain name at issue and the content of...