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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Kacey Cahill U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.97 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.57 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 70	I can answer general questions regarding patents, confidential information and trade secret law. I work with businesses in protecting their intellectual property as well as determining how to best exploit it.
George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.75 Clarity of Response 9.76 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 9.89 Total Questions 368	U.S. Patent Law only, no copyright or trademark qualification. I was a volunteer in the past, but my homeland defense activities pulled me away at times, and I was dropped. If you want me back, I am willing to come back.
Shannon Moore U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.77 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 356	I am able to answer general questions pertaining to copyrights and patents, such as explanations of what they are & how to obtain them. I cannot answer specific legal questions.
Nyall Engfield Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 34	Expertise in Canadian Patent law, Canadian Copyright law
Rene Hasekamp Netherlands On Vacation returns 11/15/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.34 Clarity of Response 9.68 Timeliness 9.90 Politeness 9.90 Total Questions 159	I can answer questions about European patent law and practice. My experience mainly lies in the Dutch patent practice. I am not familiar with other patent systems than the European and Dutch systems, although I am familiar with general issues regarding patents. Please don`t ask me questions, specific for US patent law.

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2009-10-21 Label Design Copyright:

Don, Yes, you may copyright anything that constitutes an "original" expression of an idea in a tangible form (media). So long as these are your original ideas, you may file a copyright on them. You

2009-10-21 Label Copyright Question:

Dear Don, Yes, you can file for a copyright as labels are considered to be in the realm of Visual Arts. Here's some more information: http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl115.html -- Copyright Registration

2009-10-16 Copyrighting a cartoon:

Hi, Copyright is established the moment a "work of art" has been created, and does not have to be registered. However, when somebody copies your work, you should be able to prove that you created the

2009-10-16 Copyrighting a cartoon:

Dear Liv, You have two issues going on here; I'll explain both & that should have you pointed in the right direction. COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This

2009-10-16 Copyrighting a cartoon:

Liv, The moment you create an original expression of your idea in tangible form (the paper), it is yours. You own the copyright. Registering the copyright does not create a copyright (that is already