My invention is similar to a patent in what they do except mine folds up and is portable. Patentable?

On the surface, your change sounds like it sufficiently distinguishes your invention from the other for patentability purposes. However, the...

Can I legally do my own review or tribute to an old 70's singing group?

Although she certainly does not need it, I'm writing to support Ms. Koslyn's responses to your repeated question. I think these are the facts:...

Is buying something pirated from Ebay my fault?

The below does not constitute legal advice, does not form an attorney-client relationship, and should not be relied upon to take or refrain from...

Unlike my colleague, I think that it's quite difficult to be granted a design patent on a dress. The patents cited in his link are all about...

Does a company have the right to continue to use a promotional video with you in it on their website after you've left?

It sounds to me like you want to rescind your consent to use your image in the video. Hmmm. What gives you that right to rescind? Unless you...

Does a paypal receipt that says " for exclusive rights purchse" constitute a legaly binding contract??

Hire an intellectual property litigator today. If you cannot afford one, talk to your local bar association about its pro bono services. ...

Lyric re-write to a song. Are royalties required.

You should contact the musical composition copyright owner of the song. The owner will be a music publishing company. Search the song databases...

Is failing to turn over a customer listing in the sale of a business a material breach of contract?

When the sale of a business "closes" the assets being purchased are exchanged for the consideration (the payment for the business). Someone holds...

Can I leave a group picture on the internet?

I think that Ms. Koslyn's right -- while you have no legal obligation to remove the photograph it makes good neighborly sense to try to accommodate...

I create upcycled clutches out of old tees and jeans i buy at thrift stores. some have logos.will i b sued for selling them?

Trademark law does NOT protect trademarks -- it protects (1) consumers from confusion about the source of branded goods or services and (2) the...