You should be aware that, even where the fair use doctrine might apply, it almost never allows complete copying and use of a copyrighted work. As...

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Can I sell a patented product if the patent application from the complaining was filed after I began selling?

Patent infringement is determined primarily by the language of the claims of the patent and, if your product does not fall within the language of...

What should I do before I upload my app to Mobile Stores?

The prudent course is not to publicly disclose app before you file an application for patent that adequately describes your invention. You...

Can I use a screenshot from a TV Show on a tshirt?

Generally, you need a copyright owner's permission to use their copyright-protected material. If you publish a derivative work without permission...

Are Makerspace NDA's Sufficient Protection?

Generally, as an inventor, you can have an NDA in place when you are pitching your invention, to protect your invention from being taken by others....

You should be aware that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides for "petitions to revive" an abandoned U.S. patent...

Can I draw a picture from a picture and change some facial features and sell it?

Short answer: There is no formula to ensure that a predetermined percentage or amount of a copyright-protected work may be used without permission...

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As a general rule, before divulging any trade secret information, you should require the recipient to sign a confidentiality agreement (sometimes...

I have an idea for a website/app, how do I protect it? —involves people listing, offering, buying, selling specific services?

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