Q: "So what copyright issues am I facing?" R: Copyright law states, in relevant part, that " ... the owner of copyright under this title has the...

How do I copyright a character? For example. How would i go about copyrighting Snoopy had I invented/drawn him originally.

Q: "I don't want to copyright everything he wears or uses. Just him." R: Draw the character in ten or twenty poses, wearing different attire, and...

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT: CAN OPPOSING COUNSEL ORDER SCRIPTS FROM COPYRIGHT OFFICE THAT ARE NOT PART OF A CASE WITHOUT PERMISSION?

While I agree with my colleague that deposit copies of copyright-registered works are “public” that only means those copies can be inspected [but...

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I agree with Attorney Natoli that framing and selling a greeting card exposes you to copyright infringement liability. While most federal...

Website blocked after copyright complaint sent to host? Not unblocked after "fair use" was stated?

Q: "Can my website host block my site?" R: Consistent with your contract, yes. Q: "I thought dmca complaints were supposed to go to me and not...

I would like to obtain a patent on design of a toothbrush. Do I need to have a local patent attorney ?

I agree with Attorney Dolan that it's best to hire a local patent attorney. At the end of the day you don't really want just a patent -- what you...

What's the best way to register a slogan and can it be done online?

Step one is to have your own attorney determine if you may lawfully use the chosen slogan. Step two is for you to come up with ways to actually...

Q: " ... am I allowed to change the tags to my company name?" R: You already know that the answer is no --- you may certainly not remove from...

In satire what are the basic laws of okay and not okay so one can't be sued. And would it be slightly different for cartoons?

The answer is far too involved for this forum. You should read the articles linked to below and then speak with your own copyright attorney when...

Can I sell a product that already has a name brand eg: Rubbermaid Tote and modify it by cutting holes in it for gardening

Q: " ... could I sell it as mine?" R: Not lawfully if the products remain branded with the orginal manufacturer's trademark [trademark...