How can I protect my personal assets as a sole proprietor?

As a Sole Prop, there is no legal distinction as between you and your business. So of course you are exposed personally. I'm not entirely sure what...

What are the relevant legalities regarding running a business on public grounds?

Unless you are doing this in the White Mountains of New Hampshire or some desert town in Arizona whatever commercial activity you perform on public...

As noted, it would greatly depend on the level of creative expression you contribute to the work and whether what you product is distinguishable....

Is this a trade mark infringement? Would I be able to receive monetary compensation?

It sure sounds like an infringement issue. Before you take any further action, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss...

Can I use a business name that is similar to another?

Using your full name as a trade name is your right. You do not, however, have any automatic right to use your name as a trademark if that will...

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Need help going after eBay counterfeit.

Unless the designs you speak of can be divorced or separated from the clothing item itself, you cannot protect the design of clothing. This is why...

Live web stream privacy question....

I'm not sure I agree with my colleague about an expectation of privacy in a church. It is still a public place no different than a restaurant or...

We would like to trade mark a biker club name and patch in Bronx New York? How much and what do we have to do

It sounds like you might be describing a membership mark. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It...

What direction should I take if I want to sell my products right away? Trademark through state or trademark through federal

A state trademark offers very little. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best...

Using it merely as ornamental use, meaning just as a phrase on a shirt, is likely not a problem. This alone does not make for trademark use. If,...