Do I have grounds to sue for breach of contract, deceptive trade practices (bait-and-switch and false advertising), and fraud?

Hi, These companies are so frustrating, I get that. It is not clear whether you actually have a cause of action here, but lets assume you do...

The Trademark I want to protect is a dot com and it consist of my name, how possible would be to register ?

Hi, One of the upfront questions will be whether the name is associated with being a proper name or sur name (Jones vs Babaganoosh). But of...

If I have an offer shore company can use the license to do business internationally ?

Hi, Your question is not clear enough to formulate a response. A lot depends on what the nature of your business is exactly and where you are...

A person wants to buy the assets and the shares of a privately owned C corp. Are these two separate transactions?

Hi, I agree with my colleague. If the purchaser is buying shares of the company then this should have little affect on the assets. I will...

Hi, If you truly believe your day was ruined and the decorator was to blame you can file a suit. You will need to articulate your damages. Just...

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Can you advertise a fictisous name in any county.

Hi, Marc offered a good overview. I would just add that filing a DBA/FBN on its own offers no legal distinction between you personally and the...

Part of a gospel music group (LLC). Four partners signed on equipment loan. One partner has recently left the group.

Hi, Your questions are very specific and I think I am stating the obvious here, but you should of course consult an attorney and have them...

I would like to register by trademark but I would like to know if I register under the united states or EU, I'm protected elsewh

Hi, My colleague offered a very good overview. I think the first quesiton you want an answer to is where are you planning on investing in...

A clients is requesting that an artist illustrate Batman in an editorial article-is it OK to do so w/o DC Comics' permission?

Hi, While I do not disagree with my colleagues here, it will depend on what the use is at the end of the day. The reason I say this is because...

Foreign partnership establishing US entity seeks answer to entity structure and tax implications.

Hi, I agree with my colleagues here. While we have many clients similarly situated each case is different and will require a careful and...