If you were an employee of the company you did the work for, then no, the IP would belong to the employer and they are free to assign it over to...

Before you invest in any trademark of your own make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you...

As noted, you need to consider any outstanding agreements like with the publisher of your book. There really would be no process involved. You...

This is something you really need to discuss over in detail with legal counsel as there are so many nuances to consider. If you need help, I...

This is something that should be addressed in your master service agreement, this way there are no misunderstandings. Whether they are actaully...

Limitations on liability should be addressed in your master development services agreement. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private...

I think any future investors will be investing in the tech itself. They will not be accepting merely a license to use it. Before you commit to...

The first this that needs to be looked over is the written agreement you signed. Even if it turns out that you as an IC still own the...

The Sec of State might allow the name even if there are just very minute differences, but this does not mean the name is clear for you to...

Yes, if you are using the names of these games and their characters then this can be a trademark infringement issue. The phrase "inspired by" is...

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