You cannot update an issued patent to expand coverage. You can file a new patent application. The Bell patent on the telephone was filed more than 100 years ago and there are still lots of new patent applications on the telephone.

Keep in mind, that your new application will need to be... View More

The answer to your question depends on the employment contract you signed with the marketing agency and whether you can share the portfolio. I would look to see what their requirement states first.

As far as copyright law, technically if you were hired as a work for hire with all... View More

You need to use the find a lawyer feature to locate a copy right attorney and consult with one on his topic. This is a specialized area of law and not something to take lightly. Get specific legal advice on this one.

The copyright has PROBABLY fallen into the public domain, based upon case law. In a recent lawsuit decided by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, a playwright had used about 30 seconds of the "Who's On First?" skit in a Broadway show, "Hand of God." The heirs of Bud Abbott... View More

If an original work enters the public domain, this does not cover derivative or subsequent works based on that original work. So, Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa is in the public domain. But that does not mean that a photograph taken of the Mona Lisa is necessarily in the public domain, the... View More

You need to consult with an experienced trademark attorney prior to taking what seems on its face to be a very risky tack. If your proposed product is sufficiently related to that sold under the registered mark, then you may have a serious infringement issue.

Reposting random images is extremely risky from a copyright law perspective. A disclaimer will not protect you from a copyright infringement suit.

You can find the documents here: http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=87187168&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=documentSearch

The registration covers the words IT'S MIMOSA NOT MIMOSA, not the font or styling. That means the mark covers any styling of... View More

I think you do own the rights. It doesn't appear that the painting is protected by the copyright laws because the artist is not identified.

It shouldn't be a problem. You can sell books, just can't make copies and sell those copies.

When you participated in the program 14 years ago and video was taken it is possible that you signed paperwork that gave them the right to use the video footage however they see fit. I am guessing that you would not have any of the paperwork that you may have signed from then.

You may want... View More

Without more it is difficult to determine but the question would be, did the employee create it while under your employment and did you have an agreement that basically said anything created by an employee for the employer belongs to the company etc or did you yourself create the character?... View More

I have seen a patent case that was awarded less than a dollar in damages as they wanted to make a point in a bigger set of battles.

As a practical matter, if you can show that you shipped them back to your supplier for a refund, then it is unlikely that they will chase you. We do not know... View More

Your question does not make sense. Try asking again and give more specifics. One answer would be that the legal aid attorney can charge as stated in the fee agreement.

Although the spooky season has come and gone, here's an answer for next year's festivities: Try searching on TESS for the word, or on the WIPO brands database. If a mark is registered, you have to determine what classes of goods its being used on, and then compare that to what goods or... View More

If you mean creating playlists which include the associated music files, you cannot legally do what you asked about.

If you mean merely posting the names of songs and artists in an orchestrated order as a text file on a website, there wouldn't be an issue under copyright law in this... View More

It appears you likely do have a case for copyright infringement. If you created the album cover, you are the copyright owner. You have the right to determine whether your work is reproduced. One thing to consider is whether your message to him granted him permission to use the artwork. An... View More

Possibly so, it depends on what goods/services the other trademarks are associated with. A trademark attorney would need to review the other registrations.

Develop a description of your product that does not reveal any of the protected information. Once you get a company interested, pay a lawyer for a Non-Disclosure Agreement, commonly called an NDA. Get it signed before you reveal anything identifiable.

I would say no. Florida has a two party consent law and typically you need both parties to consent to being recorded. The law on this topic varies depending upon circumstances. I suggest that you not do it as improper recording of a person is a criminal law violation in Florida.