What should I look for in a trademark attorney?

An additional suggestion is that you can check their ratings by way of Martindale-Hubbell, a well-regarded attorney directory. If the attorney is...

We wish to show movies (DVD's) at a non profit science fiction convenction, what do we need to do to be protected and not break

You may want to consult licensing rights societies such as the one that is linked below to see if they can be of assistance in granting your entity...

The federal copyright law states copyright protection subsists for an original work that has been fixed in a tangible medium of expression. ...

Are we liable?

You should contact a qualified copyright attorney in your jurisdiction who can advise you on whether or not this would be fair use. DISCLAIMER:...

Selling a Patent

It would seem that you should start looking at the businesses that may be interested in the subject matter of your patent. Then, perhaps with the...

How I can determine whether my invention is novel

You can enlist the help of a qualified patent practitioner who can help you conduct the search. However, better quality searches may result from...

I have an idea and I don't want it stolen. How can I go about seeking investors and partners and still protect my idea?

I would also suggest that you seek the services of a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to draft a non-disclosure agreement. This may be a...

Should I register my domain name even though it is a common word/phrase?

The term that you use may be considered descriptive or generic by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") if you were to file a...

In addition to the information others have provided, I wanted to add that some people mistakenly believe that a work is dedicated to the public...

I have an idea for a device that combines two readily available technologies. Is such a thing patentable?

It may be a good idea for you to retain a qualified patent attorney who can conduct a reasonably thorough patent search and give you an assessment...