If the name is available with the State/County where you intend to locate your business, then you should be able to register the name. But, it is...

Well, the devil is in the details. You failed to provide crucial details to thereby allow someone to formulate reasonable analysis of your issues....

You definitely need a contract with your friend where s/he relinquishes all rights to you (work for hire). You should consider obtaining a design...

If the assertion is right, then you should either comply or initiate negotiation to obtain a license. If the assertion is erroneous then you should...

First, it's laudable you want to start the right way. Second, the world has changed profoundly so. Today, we are at the beginning of the fourth...

The answer is: it depends. Is the business name the same as the trademark? If yes, then you should have a comprehensive search done to determine if...

The terms of your license agreement determine your options. Consult an IP Attorney for guidance. Remember a cheap Attorney is rarely good and a...

It is all too common that Intellectual Property (IP) takes a back seat with most start-ups. If you don't have a business plan, you should create...

You received some helpful advice from my colleague Mr. Boyer. You should seek legal advice. You mention "you and your sister," are there other...

As has been said before, much depends on the language of the assignment. Additionally, an actual infringement analysis will be performed to...