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Do I establish as a non-profit or LLC business to working with at risk youth?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 21, 2014

The key question is how do you intend to fund your operations? If by sponsors and donors, then you really have no choice but to organize as a...

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I own a Jewelry Advertising Company, and I'm scheduled for a court appearance ( misuse of advertising software ).

Frank's answer | Answered on January 21, 2014

I'm not sure there is a question posed here. If you have been sued in the civil court you should be discussing your case with a lawyer in private...

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Are you legally bound to a contract, if the other party was grossly negligent? Can I refuse to follow the existing terms?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 21, 2014

Your dispute is related to the contract therefore the terms of the contract control. If that means arbitration then this is likely where you need...

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How distinguishable does a name need to be so it is not infringing on another trademarked name?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 21, 2014

You require a specific legal analysis and actionable legal advice, not general hypothetical advice, so this platform is really not going to be very...

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Could a trademark slogan include the name of another company?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 21, 2014

Please see my response to your other posting.

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Could a trademark slogan include the name of another company?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 21, 2014

No, you cannot use another's trademark as part of any mark that identifies your goods or services. I strongly advise that you do not waste your...

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What do the 'U.S Class(es)' on a trademark registration mean?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

There are 45 international classes of goods and services categorized by the USPTO and the IP registries of a great many countries across the globe....

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Can an individual ask a business for the right to an image they created for said business and agreed to give complete ownership

Frank's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

I also agree that the argument trying to capture the member as "employee" would likely not be fruitful. There are many cases on the books that...

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Starting a video production business, contracts?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

There may be a number of legal considerations here, but your central concern is with regards to your master service agreement. This will need to be...

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How do I patent my idea?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

I suggest that you call several lawyers to discuss your options before you do anything further. You cannot protect an "idea, " you can protect an...

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