Patent infringement- does the plantiff needs to agree for a different defendant to step in the case?

If you need to know the answer to this procedural question because it effects you directly then why on earth would you not ask it of your own...

Can I videotape people at work chatting for my own use?

The reason the videotape notification signs are up is to create a custom and practice by THE EMPLOYER -- on its own private property -- regarding...

How can I get pictures of my 4 year old off the internet posted on sites like fb and Flickr without my knowledge or permission?

Your question simply assumes that the owners of the websites do not have the right to publish the photographs. Until you can prove that assumption...

You write: The company that lost their rights to the mark did so because they didn't follow up with their trademark renewals and I, after using...

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Where can I find reputable licensing agents

I disagree with Attorney Brown. You most certainly can disclose your invention [up to 12 months] before applying for a patent. Which assumes that...

How much and how long would it take to consult a lawyer about a domain name?

The decision to register and use a domain name in commerce is only one component of a company's branding strategy. Asking an attorney to opine...

I have over the years bought alot of burnt DVDs and need to know if it is ok to sell them

You ask: will i get n trouble for selling my collection of burnt DVDs? Response. Selling those DVD's is not lawful. But will you get into...

Which option best limits my exposure or complies with this well-known Social Network's ToS not considering Trademark?

You want to create a Facebook "fan page" [at a domain name you're not "worrying about"] and name the site some variation of "Facebook[something]"? ...

By Law, is the person who pays for a music recording, owner of the recording ?

There is no such thing as a "work for hire" musician. There is only a copyrightable work being either a "work for hire" or not a "work for hire." ...

Can a record company claim that I am a "work for hire" musician when I never signed any written agreements or contracts?

You write: I know I own the copyrights to the songs since I never signed any contracts or transfers of copyrights to the company. Response: What...