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I'm looking to write a book with a friend of mine about certain personal experiences of many of our community members. We will likely have folks who are happy to share their personal information (such as names) for the book, as well as those who wish to remain anonymous, but still want to... View More 
answered on Mar 31, 2016
What you should do is sit down with a local attorney who handles media law and has experience with publishing. That way they can cover all of your basis. An ounce of prevention saves a pound of flesh (or something like that).
I'm writing a grant proposal to help parents and teachers support students in Kindergarten - 2nd grade that are struggling in reading in urban schools. I am trying to develop a home audio program (for educational purposes, not for profit) for these students since their parents may not be able... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2011
Most likely you will need to get the publisher's permission (unless the books are old enough to be in a public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright law). Fair use exception applies to a chapter from a book, or a small portion of a movie,etc. but would not protect you from copying an entire... View More
Just received one of those pesky letter
trying to file motion to quash, but, not sure if I need to include my legal name and address as it will mute the point of being Does. Should I send separate cover letter to the court within the filling with the information for correspondes with court only?
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
The courts require names and adresses on all pleadings other than special cricumstances.
Do i have any rights to my invention
answered on Dec 2, 2010
It depends on several factors, such as whether you filed for a patent, whether it may still be possible for you to do so, and whether the company you called agreed to keep the invention confidential. There may also be other relevant facts. You should contact an intellectual property attorney to... View More
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