I have a company name, say Treklor Industries, should I trademark Treklor Industries or simply Treklor or both?

Hi, You need to be concerned at this point primarily with your use and not that of some possible future business. If another's mark poses a...

If you sign a contract with a company as an independent contractor and later incorporate, is your original contract void?

Hi, Let me quickly summarize: you were an IC and entered into a contract. Then you created an incorporated entity in which to hold your...

I have a contract that has a two year guarantee and the company that signed it won't answer my calls.

Hi, Are they still in business? You may have to liqudate your damages before you can bring the action in court, but you should consult a lawyer...

Hi, What exactly are you talking about here? It appears you commited under contract with them. They have outlined several ways in which...

Does copyright provide protection for literary characters human(not cartoon)If described physically,emotionally?

Hi, Copyright can be considered to have layers of protection. While the "idea" of a character is not protected basing your work on that of...

Can i have 2 LLCs that do basically the same thing?

Hi, My colleagues summed it up nicely. You may be restricted if your LLC operating agreement speaks to a non-compete. If it does not, you will...

Illegal or not?

Hi, I agree with Bruce. In general, you are free to write what you want. If you write about real people and use their names you run the risk...

Hi, There are both general and more local considerations regards to these issues. I would not recommend doing business merely as a sole...

Can I take old video game manuals, cut out pages, and turn them into coasters to sell on my Etsy?

Hi, My colleague summed it up rather well, from a copyright perspective this would most likely be considered sufficiently transformative thus...

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May I use a charity trademark in a poster if my civic association has raised funds and donated to that charity.

Hi, What you described would likely fall into a category (or exception) we call nominative fair use. This is similar to when you order a soft...