Can additional information be added to public domain information so that the new product can be copyrighted—and if so, how much?

There's a lot of government out there: federal, state, county, city, and town. So there's a lot of "government produced info." Unless a...

Online advertising start up and cyber security

You're question is clear as mud. I think you're assisting a company to set up a website that serves as a matchmaker for those seeking to hire...

Trademark search 60% filling approval Can I use the logo as is?

There are two elephants in the room. (1) The company that you hired is either a law firm or is practicing law without a license. Conducting a...

The phrase "intellectual property" means absolutely NOTHING until the "property" piece is defined. Just like the word "color" means nothing until...

Can I update the copyright registration of a piece of work if my ex- business partner signed all the rights over to my company?

Q: "I collaborated completely on a book and audio piece with one other person." R: Ok, so the two of you are joint authors of the works and...

How does Apple have the right to restrict unofficial resellers from selling their products?

Let's put some facts on your question. An iPhone consists of physical components and operating software. The physical appearance of the iPhone is...

Paid freelance translator to translate a book, she now claims she owns copyright of the translated work, unable to publish book.

I also think the person who you hired to translate the work is most likely the owner of the copyright in that translation. You clearly goofed by...

What is the fine line I have to follow to make and resell an item related to a university??

Q: "Where is the fine line of legal laws I have to follow?" R: Only the judge or jury who's tasked to decide your infringement case can say. The...

Role play away. While the Batman character is protected by a copyright just SAYING that your Batman does not infringe any of the various rights...

Q: "Some NBA logos have not passed the threshold of originality (i.e. Los Angeles Lakers logo) and are therefore in the public domain." R: No,...