Can I copyright a business plan?

Copyright protection of your business plan would not protect the idea, but only a specific embodiment. What I mean is, if you wrote up a flyer with...

Patent infringement risks and liability for a small tech start-up

It's great that you're asking these questions (too many start-ups do not, and I've worked with many who contacted an attorney very late in the...

How do I get my trademark out of "dead" status?

There is a 6 months grace period to revive it. I don't think you can revive based purely on claiming your attorney made an error (there would have...

Contractual partner asking to see my ID

If your signature was notarized, then you should point out to her that the notary already checked your ID.

I need to sue someone for fraud in Lafayette Louisiana. Who is experienced in that area of the law?

Your best bet is to search for attorneys in your area, such as by using the search bar above. You can look by geographical area and by expertise,...

What is the law in mass to back charge a subcontractor for work done.

This is all going to be dependent on whatever contracts or other agreements were in place at the time. You need to speak to an attorney in person,...

Any suggestions for petitioning for expedited patent app. examination due to infringement?

I would probably just use Track 1. Don't forget the recently updated guidelines:...

It is a tough decision, especially when you get your heart set on a specific name. I have encountered this many times. Unfortunately, you really...

If I record 2 songs, would they be considered a hate crime?

You would need to speak to an experienced copyright attorney, confidentially, to review all of the details of the exact songs that you are...

I'd like to protect a Logo that is, also, part of what I'll put on clothes and, eventually, other items.

There are different strategies, which both come from experience and which should be aligned with your short and long term business goals, for when...