Can an ex-partner from my LLC copyright work and IP after his voluntary withdrawal?

Really a fact based question. First, whether there is copyrightable subject matter. Second, what was the agreemant that the members werer working...

Wrongful death question

The NY Sports team can make and potentially collect on an insurance claim, if they purchased Insurance. Only the player's family has wrongful...

Can someone use my photo in an advertisement without my permission?

It is correct that the photographer has the copyright to the picture. However, he can't use your likeness to promote someone else's business. It...

Can you take two generic items (i.e. eraser and chalk) and created a new item to sell? If so, do you need permission?

You can do it. However, if the individual items are covered by patents, you will need a license. I suggest that you engage an experienced...

Is there a unitariness exception to being deceptively misdescriptive?

No I don't think so. But I am not sure I understand your question. Many Trademark/IP firms, like our own offer a free initial consultation by video...

The website notifies the public that the photos are free to download. So it appears that unless you can get an exception for your photographs and...

What are the chances that a major game manufacturer would steal your idea if you enter their contest without copyright/patent/TM

Unless you have IP protection or a contract the odds of your game being taken are high. You need to read the terms and conditions of the contest...

Does the trademark examining attorney need to explain why she is maintaining her refusal?

Yes she can, if nothing you have said changes the basis of her initial refusal. I suspect that she has or will in the next Office Action make the...

Hello Are there any Entertainment Lawyers that can secure a Publishing Deal from a Warner Chappell or Sony, like Pub Company.

Entertainment lawyers can try, given the right talent and material to work with. But usually, such deals come from agents, rather than...

Any public use of the NBA Logo will be very likely to incur the rath of the NBA and its attorneys. Unless this is a personal use, in your home,...