Questions answered by Donovan Augustus Rodriques

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How do I license an invention if I don't have a patent?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2016

You can grant a license to an invention which you own or for which you have a license coupled with a right of assignment. You don't need to have a...

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How do I land a single deal with a major record label ?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2016

There's no quick fix for what you need. You should contact an entertainment attorney to discuss your next steps.

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Opening up a purely functional practice would a practitioner need the same items as a purely allopathic practice?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 29, 2016

It is not clear as to what exactly is your issue. There are many issues you need to consider regarding the creation of a new business in NY, such...

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Is it legal to sell ORIGINAL product without authorization from the manufacturer?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 29, 2016

Under the first sale doctrine of the US Copyright law, you have the right to resell the manufacturer's original goods. You need to contact a lawyer...

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Hi can I post a video of a song that I did a cover of on YouTube for free with a different beat .

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 28, 2016

You may be in violation of copyright as well as YouTube Terms of Service, which States that you "agree that Content you submit to the Service will...

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Internet Company wants to charge me for forgetting to cancel a service that I haven't used in 2 years. Do I need to pay?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 27, 2016

An attorney would need to look at the hosting provider's terms of use and service agreement, but most hosting providers allow you to cancel at any...

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Can a US entity own a foreign company?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 26, 2016

There is generally no prohibition against a US company owning a company formed in India. However, you may want to consult with an Indian attorney...

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I've been working on a small clothing line but someone has a very similar name offering the exact product. Can I still use it?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 25, 2016

There are a several reasons you would want to use a different name, including, you can avoid potential trademark infringement claims, and you want...

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How can we stop our deceased father's new wife from forcing our business to pay her mortgage as stated in his will?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 25, 2016

You should contact a business lawyer to assist you. For example, one would need to know if your business had an operating agreement, shareholder...

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Employer had agreed in contract to grant partnership but now they want me out, how to settle?

Donovan's answer | Answered on December 24, 2016

You should definitely hire an attorney to represent you in this matter.

Donovan Augustus Rodriques's Answers (336)

How do I license an invention if I don't have a patent?

How do I land a single deal with a major record label ?

Opening up a purely functional practice would a practitioner need the same items as a purely allopathic practice?

Is it legal to sell ORIGINAL product without authorization from the manufacturer?

Hi can I post a video of a song that I did a cover of on YouTube for free with a different beat .

Internet Company wants to charge me for forgetting to cancel a service that I haven't used in 2 years. Do I need to pay?

Can a US entity own a foreign company?

I've been working on a small clothing line but someone has a very similar name offering the exact product. Can I still use it?

How can we stop our deceased father's new wife from forcing our business to pay her mortgage as stated in his will?

Employer had agreed in contract to grant partnership but now they want me out, how to settle?