What is a trademark opposition, and how can it help me?

First, NOT just anyone can initiate a proceeding to cancel another's federal trademark registration. To do so, the person must have "standing." ...

Am I free to use unaltered digital images of public domain works?

I quibble a bit with Attorney Marshall’s generous approach to conveying copyright protection to a photograph of a pre-existing work – specifically,...

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How to Cite Sources in a Reference Book

If by "I want to organize it all together in the proper categories" you mean you will simply copy the source material and organize it the way you...

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Publishing other author's Content online

Q: "... can the original author file a case against me demanding 'monetary penalty'." R: Of course. Query Google for "copyright infringement"...

LEGAL COPYRIGHTS ON WEB

Have your own intellectual property attorney review the whitepages.com terms of service agreement: http://www.whitepagesinc.com/terms_of_use

I opened as amazing cupcake & was contacted by someone stating that they have a business called amayzing cupcake. Infringement?

I agree with Attorney Hyra. The trade name [and perhaps trademark] "Amayzing Cupcake" when used to brand a store that sells cupcakes is merely...

Is a checked box on a website enough to show customer read terms and conditions?

The analysis of whether your visitors have notice and agree to your terms and conditions requires more than just evaluating the "click here"...

Q: "Can the fact that people can access the site in Chicago give the Chicago courts jurisdiction over me?" R: Maybe. Judge David Hamilton is...

I'm the CEO of a Tech startup and need a our business plan evaluated for patentability.

Q: " ... need our business process evaluated for 1) patentability and 2) non-infringement ... . " R: That's backwards. You first need a...

How official does a cease and desist letter have to be?

There could be many reasons why your letter was ignored. But, as my colleagues note, not because some technical requirement was missed. One...