What sort of laws in California says that we can not compete or take our clients with us if we start our own business?

Andrew offered a very thorough response here. To simplify, even CA, where the courts rountinely throw out non-competes between employers and...

Hi, It really depends on how you use those marks. For example, I am sure you have seen many ads on TV where a company makes mention of or even...

Did I create a contract that I am now bound to, even though I didn't know it? This takes place in Germany.

Hi, Let's assume for a minute that the German contract can be thrown out (not conclusive that this would be the case but likely). Did you...

Can an LLC Operating Agreement state that a Member's interest can be canceled by returning their capital contribution?

Hi, In short, yes. LLC membership interest can be restricted meaning certain conditions can be set in writing. What you are describing is a...

How do I add a partner to a Wyoming C Corporation without a buy in just making them a partner as well as adding them as VP.

Hi, Your posting engenders more questions as this point than answers. A lot depends on whether you have other shareholders/partners and...

Can I use a "Professional Association" Corp for investment?

Hi, If you are required to form a "professional entity" it is because the industry you are in is a regulated one and it required that all the...

How do I copyright a character? For example. How would i go about copyrighting Snoopy had I invented/drawn him originally.

Hi, I agree with everything my colleague offered. I would add that you need to consider whatever it is you are doing as independent works....

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT: CAN OPPOSING COUNSEL ORDER SCRIPTS FROM COPYRIGHT OFFICE THAT ARE NOT PART OF A CASE WITHOUT PERMISSION?

I agree with my colleagues here. I would first ask why this question is being asked here and not presented to your own lawyer handling your case?...

Can I use hand-painted reproductions of trademarked logos for resale?

Hi, I bet you know the answer to this question already: no. You would be infringing in a number of ways here. There are both copyright aspects...

Should I file a lawsuit for defamation of character?

Hi, Surely this would be at least an harassment claim. But if this person is overseas somewhere good luck finding them. So a lot depends on...