Rental agreements and answering Patent office actions

I write only to note that the law is, unfortunately, far too complicated and nuanced for the public to deal with properly -- or even adequately. ...

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Copyright infringement?

I write only to add -- and to caution -- that artists by their actions may confer implied licenses to others to commercially exploit the artist's...

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied upon to take or refrain from taking any action. Two issues: (1) Creating a...

Copyright infringement?

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied upon to take or refrain from taking any action. You MAY have an ownership interest in...

What is patent infringment

If you had a patent attorney draft and file your patent application then you need to immediately discuss the matter with that attorney. If you...

Why are property rights in the music industry an essential component of the business?

Your question answers itself: the "business" of music -- as opposed to the creation of music -- presupposes that the music owner has property to...

How expensive is it to get a Federal Trademark? I have a symbol and a word. Does each one have to be done separately ?

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied on to take or refrain from taking any action. No trademark rights exist at all in a...

I was video taped by a company and they are using my presentation on their website which is for profit. Can I stop them

The following is not legal advice and should not be relied upon to take or refrain from taking any action. By standing up and presenting your...

Why is art protected by the first amendment

Query: What is art? Answer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art Query: Why is art protected by the First Amendment? Answer: "Congress shall...