Will the LLC patent ownership protect me? What can Acme sue me for? What else could protect me personally?

I read all of these questions and answers---bottom line: LLC ownership will not protect you from suit. It might (and I emphasize might) give you a...

Abused my business name, makes demands: Is it extortion and can criminal charges be pressed?

This is a form of extortion and bribery. You need to balance your desire with revenge with your business interests. I suggest you retain local...

Is there a way I can prevent this? I don't have a trademark. What should i do to prevent someone from copying?

It sounds like you have viable trademark and unfair competition claims against this contractor. Registration is not required to enforce your...

Is it legal to copy airport layout or visitor guide images from airport websites for the app?

Airports tend to be operated by state and local municipal authorities. State and local municipalities, like private companies, can own copyrights...

Intellectual property rights & other legal work needs on book & website

Congratulations on your novel. You raise many issues and you are wise to do so. But here is the hard truth---you either need to work with a...

How do I legally protect myself against someone who wants to work for free?

Accreditation can be proper consideration, but only if this is recited in a carefully drafted agreement which assigns to you all rights on a "work...

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Does operating under a corporation offer any legal immunity for me/my assets when being prosecuted for copyright infringement?

Yes you can be held personally responsible both for civil damages and any criminal law consequences. However, as a practical matter, in most...

So how do I and what's the best course to use and protect both?Thank you very much.

Registration of a corporate name when forming an LLC or corporation does NOT give you the right to use the name to brand your company's products...

Can I use social media icons in a contact list that I sell?

These icons can be protected by both copyright and trademark law. The terms o use of the social media web-site define the limits on how these...

Is it possible that I can create my own variations of the character, without being in breach of copyrights?

There is nothing wrong with inspiration. But you say you want to "expand on the character by creating characters that are variations of the...