Small software manufacturer business. What type of business insurance is recommended?

There are several commercial insurance companies that offer IT insurance, error and omissions insurance covering copyright, trademark and unfair...

Two friends and I started a tabletop game company, but I'm having second thoughts.

If your friends collaborated with you on the game, they my make a claim against you if it ever is commercialized. You are better off having an IP...

DMCA settlement

A DMCA take down notice provides you a safe haven if you take down the content. I don't know what case there may be, however, you should consult...

Copyrights research. Do I need an agents?

Usually, if the product is unique you would need an experienced patent attorney to do a design and utility patent search for the product. ...

If I loan my car to someone and they allow another person to use it without my permission is that considered a theft?

Not intellectual property, I'll recatogorize.

That is probably their choice. You should consult an experienced entertainment attorney who can review your contact and counsel you.

Do I need a contract agreement to protect my idea before approaching an engineer to develop it?

It is definitely not overkill. Before contacting an engineer to make a prototype you should consult with an experienced patent attorney who can...

Bootleg copies are illegal. Do not purchase! There may be criminal liability.

I see a niche that could be filled in a company. They focus on visual media, and I'm an author. What's my first step?

You can document your marketing idea and attempt to approach the company or band under a confidentiality agreement. I suggest, as your first step...

The costs range depending on the type of business that you have and what is acceptable in your particular industry. I've seen very simple terms...