The Questions:

The Questions: Explain why these are of interest to you. What specific concepts and terms were involved – in other words, what are the legal issues?

1. What is the first step someone should take if or when they find someone else using their intellectual property without permission?
ANSWER - (1) Write a detailed letter that identifies your intellectual property,how the offending party is using it illegally the consequences of the illegal use or (2) contact an attorney.
2. What is the best way(s) to protect your intellectual property?
ANSWER - (1) Take the necessary steps to get a copy, patent (or whatever applicable protection). or (2) contact an attorney.
3. What is the best way to protect my intellectual property when working under contract for someone?
ANSWER - (1) have a clear employment contract that allows you to maintain your rights in your work or (2) contract an attorney.
4. What is some common legal issues while doing freelance work?
ANSWER - Inadvertent illegal use of others Intellectual Property.
5. Do all states deal with intellectual property the same? How do they differ?
ANSWER - IP is governed by federal law.
6. Do you know the rough percentage of cases that are found in favor of the original creator concerning intellectual property?
7. Doe intellectual properties stay the same in digital vs. printed form?
ANSWER - I think it's different, but don't know.
8. When is it necessary to trademark an Intellectual property?
ANSWER - As soon as possible and contract an attorney.
9. At what point of change to an intellectual property does that intellectual property become your own?
ANSWER - Don't know exactly, but I believe it deals with "calls to mind" or something like that. If your work still reminds most people of other protected work, you're probably in trouble.
10. What is a typical time frame of intellectual property case to be settled?
ANSWER - Don't know. contact an attorney.