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How do you find who owns the rights to an intellectual property if the company has gone through bankruptcy/liquidation?
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Answered on June 14, 2011
You face a common and sometimes difficult problem---sometimes ownership of copyrights cannot easily be ascertained due to mergers, acquisitions,...
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I have recently dissolved a business (contract) relationship with a firm and would like to inform clients of my departure.
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Answered on June 14, 2011
Before advising you on this, I would need to review the contract that you had with the firm, and/or any firm policies concerning contacting firm...
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Can I file a lawsuit against my landlord for invasion of privacy and sharing of false information to my employer?
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Answered on June 13, 2011
I agree with my colleagues answer. I would add, that statements of opinion (as opposed to fact) cannot be challenged as libelous, slanderous or...
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What is the best option two-person media company in New York State (not NYC) Incorporation (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp)?
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Answered on June 13, 2011
In New York, there are publication notice requirements for LLC's that make them significantly more expensive to set up when compared to S corps. ...
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If i use the name Dunk's for a business, can Dunkin Donuts or Nike possibly sue me? Are copyright laws broken?
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Answered on June 13, 2011
One further point--you cannot avoid trademark infringement just by changing a letter or a word. The issue is whether your use of the mark in your...
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What are our legal rights regarding trademarked items?
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Answered on June 13, 2011
I am not optimistic about your ability to "cut out" the letters from his sweatshirt unless there is a contract that specifically grants the...
Can I use pre-existing movie posters, comic books, and magazines as set dressing in my own movie?
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Answered on June 13, 2011
This is not fair use, and you will need to receive a license to use each poster, comic book or magazine. You are making a "feature film" for...
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I was caught shoplifting a few days ago, I have to go for my interview for citizenship on june 30th
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Answered on June 12, 2011
I would need to know all the details about your situation. But you are correct to acknowledge that you need legal assistance. You need to retain...
Is a verbal contract legal in New York State?
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Answered on June 11, 2011
Verbal contracts are enforceable in New York, as long as they do not violate the "statute of frauds." In general, if the contract could be...
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How I can remove my name from the incorporation, where I served as president after my voluntary resignation?
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Answered on June 11, 2011
I don't understand your question. You have the right to resign as President, and you exercised that right. The Board of Directors accepted your...
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