How do we protect our potential commissions from an investor / investee finders fee relationship?

If you are receiving any commissions from the sale of equity, either directly or indirectly, it becomes and SEC Broker/Dealer concern. I would...

Can a company in the UK, using the same trademark as us, force us to stop using our trademark in the USA?

Much more info is needed to address this. Merely having a site accessible in a given jurisdiction does not imply use there, unless (and this is...

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If in fact the Road Runner is identifiable in the logo, you are asking for trouble as this would fall under both copyright and trademark...

DBA name and another owner of a Internet website with same name.

At the end of the day, what is central here are the trademark rights in the name. In the US TM rights start with first use under common law and...

Can I legally sell my paintings if I paint and collage pictures from printed material? Details below

I agree with Attorney Burdick. I would add that if the girl or model in the picture is identifiable you may also have a publicity and privacy...

Multiple member LLC Corp penalties and fees resolution

What you need is some personal and specific legal and tax guidance here. Your first big mistake was not to get this from the beginning. Only after...

How does an established clothing company receive permission from a celebrity to have their face used on one or more items?

The company needs to contact that celebrity or their representative and inquire about a licensing deal for that person's image and likeness. Once...

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If I created a logo and I need to show it "in use" so i can get it trademarked is it ok to add the TM sign with it?

To answer your question, it is perfectly fine to use the TM and if your specimen has that in it there should be no issue. That said, you should...

Can this name be trademarked? "Contemporary Cola"

I agree with the others, you need to step out of the hypothetical and get a proper clearance. While this may not be generic or even merely...

How do I get him to make his payments???

Start with taking this up with your lawyer that you just alluded to. I mean, if you paid a lawyer for attention on this, why are you now online...