I am going Pro Se in reviving my patent application, any tips on how to answer office actions successfully?

As noted, you should continue to seek the counsel of a patent attorney. Three reasons: the likelihood that you alone can persuade the Patent...

If I pause a movie and take a picture of that particular frame and then make a painting "based" off of the image is it infringe?

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied on to take or refrain from taking any action. I respectfully disagree with Mr. Kaman....

Can a commercial audio services company legally make a copy of a copyrighted work for a client who wants a copy under Fair Use?

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied on to take or refrain from taking any action. Each person who makes what would...

In addition to Oscar's right on the money response, you should review the responses to a very similar question previously posted here: ...

Do I need to trademark my design?

My colleagues are quite right to suggest trademark protection for your logo. I write to caution, however, that a logo on a shirt does not operate...

Can I sell an advanced copy?

The only wrinkle that I see that may complicate Oscar's analysis is if the figurine company maintains the appearance of its not-yet-released...

A photo was taken of the outside of my business and posted on a website that I do not approve of. How can I have it removed?

As you know, protecting the reputation of your business is very important. The assertion -- or even the implication -- that your business is...

What I need to do

It is quite likely that much more is going on in this situation than what you've described. For example, it's no easy feat to track the origin of...

How would a person go about copyrighting a work before it's finished?

My colleagues have ably provided you with all the legal information that you need at the moment. I write to note only that you seem very...

Copyright question

Laura's morality concerns are most certainly valid and should be considered before you adapt the Legend of Zelda characters into table legs for use...