Here's the rule: “Every person who regularly transacts business in this state for profit under a fictitious business name shall do all of the...

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How do I go about getting clearance for a sample used in the song I wrote?

A recorded song is protected by two copyrights: a "musical composition" copyright in the words and music and a "sound recording" copyright in the...

Your last sentence is a doosy. A wall tapestry that displays a design can be copyrightable so long as it's sufficiently creative. How that...

Can I sue my college if they use my idea without compensating me?

My colleagues have already ably responded to your question. I write only to note that if you're employed by the school then you may not have any...

Am I allowed to sell online products that I buy directly from the country manufactured, although there’s company’s store here?

The rule is that it’s lawful to import and re-sell lawfully purchased “genuine” products bearing another’s trademark even though the sale is not...

What’s patent infringement consequence for a non US citizen living in Australia?

If you're selling a product to residents in the U.S. -- even by way of a Chinese manufacturer -- that infringes a currently-in-force U.S. patent...

Can I still claim ownership of a story and designs I made?

Two questions arise: (1) did you convey your copyrights in the story and character images to your friend and (2) if so, did he dedicate those works...

What does 'intellectual property" mean in California Superior Court? ? I thought copyright and trademark infringements were

Ownership and licensing disputes involving patents, copyrights, and trademarks are routinely adjudicated in state courts.

What actions may I take if my translation has been attributed to someone else in a publication?

As my colleague notes, it sounds like you entered into a written contract to perform the work. Your own attorney will have to read that contract to...

Copying Content from a Website to Translate and Republish

Yes, you need a contract -- specifically, either a "license" to translate and publish the translated, copyrighted works or an "assignment" of those...