Would filing a trademark for my music label "Merge Music" infringe an existing trademark for "Merge Records?"

Maybe. This of course is not a place to come for trademark clearance, but if you are sure if you guys are in the same sandbox this seems like a...

How can I acquire legal permission to play recorded popular songs to a bar audience?

My colleagues offered good advice. Usually, the establishment will already be paying in. This is how they are able to play music at the bar on a...

Can non US-residents, residing overseas, be a founder/board member/share holder of a Nevada corporation?

Yes. The only prohibition is regards to electing sub chapter S treatment. Keep in mind, the laws pertaining to business entities are distinct from...

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I'm in NJ.and the other party is in Arizona.I have equipment and parts they sent me to install on their behalf. as a Subcontract

This question cannot be answered in a vacuum. Are the parts worth a FMV of more than $2300.00? If so, then they would have a right to be made...

Sue a dissolved s corporation and owner disappear

These questions cannot be addressed in a vacuum. I suggest that you consult with a civil litigation lawyer in private and discuss your best course...

When businesses are sold, who is responsible for refunds?

It would depend on whether this new owners stepped in to the business and took over as is. For example, the same name, same entity, etc. Or was a...

Is there a way to search for trademark names registered just at the state level, specifically California

You received some good insights. The short answer is yes, you can search state centric TM databases, but I would really caution against conducting...

How can I know that the logo that I am creating for my company has not been used by the other businesses?

It is often hard if not impossible to make that determination. Here, we have two areas of concern. The first is copyright as the logo is a creative...

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Can I take legal action against someone who steals intellectual property using emails as evidence.

You first order of business is to discuss what you have with IP counsel so you understand the extent you can protect it. An idea is not protectable...

Selling T shirts will be considered selling clothing not art. This is irrespective of how artistic the designs you affix to them. If they...

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