Can I print the name of a sports player on merchandise if it is not trademarked?

As noted, this falls under the realm of publicity and privacy rights. It would not matter whether the names are common, all that matters is that...

Do I need A Customized NDA signed for my IP benefit before speaking to a patent attorney about my new invention?

I agree with the others and will only add the following to reinforce. The only way an NDA will have any chance of being enforceable is if it is...

Is a non-notarized handwritten signed agreement enforceable and valid in PA?

In many cases verbal contracts are also enforceable. I agree with my colleague about trying to work out a resolution you can afford. Whether you...

Does my business need IP protection and Trademark?

The short answer is of course YES. Every business, especially in the internet age, needs to be considered about their trademark. This is because if...

I have owned a business in CA since 2001 using a dba. I just found another company using exact same name.Do I have any recourse?

You may, but there are a lot of variables to consider. Merely registering a business with the state or county does not convey any right to the name...

CA Software Acquisition Agreement. Can "T" sue "E" for not executing a License Agreement?

If this is a real world issue and not student homework, you need to get real advice on the transaction. There is nothing we can offer in a vacuum...

At a minimum it is civil harassment. So you can file a claim in the small claims court against her which will force her to show up and have to...

You received some good insights. The only thing I would add apart from what my colleagues note is that you need to be somewhat concerned about...

How do I go about withdrawing or cancelling my trademark application upon settlement after an opposition was filed?

I believe you are talking about an abandonment of the application: § 2.135 Abandonment of application or mark. After the commencement of an...

While you probably have a number of other legal considerations regards to a tutoring business, I don't think this is a real concern. If you are...