I handpaint canvas shoes with sports Team theme & includes logos but I give the pieces away, do I still need a license?

You should show exactly what you are doing to an intellectual property attorney. You state that you "handpaint" a "theme". There may be a...

Generally speaking you should not publicly disclose your potential invention on a public forum, or sell your invention, or offer to sell, or use...

How did you find out about the company in Florida? Is the company in Florida advertising goods/services using their name, such as on the...

Is my volunteer work product my property or the organisation's?

You may be the author and copyright owner of your raw work product, however, you may have granted a non-exclusive implied license to the non profit...

Do I need to get a copyright registration for all of my main characters in my comic book series.

You can file for a copyright registration for a comic book. You may be able to file for a trademark registration related to a title that is used...

Does having intellectual property rights in home country make any difference in how to get the same here in the U.S.?

This will depend on what the intellectual property rights are. Different laws and rules govern patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets,...

An associate appears to have been damaged by fraudulent trademark registration. What is the best course of action?

It is possible that Jim may be able to petition to cancel the trademark registration. You should discuss with an intellectual property...

Are there tax or real estate implications with my parents paying cash for a house that is in my name, not theirs

You should consult with a Washington tax attorney. However, if your parents were giving you the cash to buy the house, then there may have been...

I have a New Jersey drivers license. If my driving privilege is revoked in New York, will it also be revoked in new jersey?

If your driving privilege is revoked in New York, it may also be revoked in New Jersey, which may depend on the reason for the revocation in New...

I want to file a lien for non payment of web development services

Is this a notice of copyright infringement and/or cease and desist notice that you plan on sending someone? You should discuss with an...