A: It sounds like you are being granted a license to use the photographs, rather than own them. An experienced intellectual property attorney will be able to tell you more.
A: Hi,
The answer to this lies in the lease and what you and the landlord agree to. Maryland law does not generally provide the right to break a lease for good cause. If a tenant wants to break a lease that does not have a cancellation section, Maryland law permits early termination of a lease only under certain circumstances. These include certain situations where continuation of the tenancy becomes a severe hardship for the tenant, medical situations, and certain situations where the tenant has been called to military duty. See Md. Code, Real Property § 8-212.1 . Discussing this with a qualified Maryland attorney will give you much more clarity.
A: Hi,
It is not "necessary" to consult with a lawyer before proceeding. However, filing a provisional patent application requires a profile in the United States Patent & Trademark Office system which patent attorneys and patent agents have. You should also familiarize yourself with required fees for patent filings, which you will have to pay, attorney or no.
