Have a corp. that has to closed down cannot paid our bills been est.40 yrs. all venders but this one co. we can settle with,

Hi, Well, the whole point of you offering the guarantee is for exactly such an occassion. Where the company goes bust and cannot pay its bills...

Does a school need to pay a license fee to do a Fundraising Cabaret show of Broadway songs?

Hi, Technically a license would be required if this is no longer a classroom educational endeavor. Once you invite an audience it kicks your...

I place a item I wish to trademark on ebay . On my TM application which of the following dates is its first use in commerce:

Hi, In my opinion, it would be the when that item is offered for and made available for sale as it is described. That fact that it was not...

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What contractual issues do I need to be aware of if I decided to trade my domain name for an equity stake in a company?

Hi, You know, you have all the same considerations as if you were giving cash for a stake in the business. If the domain has real value you...

Hi, It is a little hard to follow and understand all the facts here. Most of us here, including myself, offer a free phone consult. I...

Hi, This is a very big question and there are many considerations. As my colleague noted and which I agree we will have more questions than...

I'd like some guidance for how to protect my product.

Hi, What you described sounds much more in the realm of copyright than anyting else, but as my colleague noted perhaps a design patent can be...

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How to keep Delaware LLC private and still open bank accounts?

Hi, When you go to the bank they will typically ask for the following: certificate of formation, EIN and a copy of your operating agreement....

Can an individual do business as an LLC (scorp)? Is this a good or bad idea?

Hi, Your question is not that clear. I mean, of course you can be a single member LLC or a single shareholder S-Corp. And, yes, this is a much...

Band Name - Can i use a word that is in a professional sports team in my band name?

Hi, It really depends on whether the name you choose (or something similar) is being used as trademark in the same or similar class of...