Does anyone know what NY state law governs sole proprietorships?

You may call the business by any name that is not already taken and that does not infringe another company's trademarks. However, you should not...

Who owns copyright rights and liability?

Sometimes the law (either a statute or case law) provides an easy answer to a question. Sometimes it sets up a test or a series of questions that...

Is a typed notarized statement sufficient or should a "standard transfer of rights" be written up and reviewed by a lawyer?

First, the obvious question. Was the business deal that the association would own the logo outright in return for paying for the design? If that...

This is a situation where the wording of the contract is critical. Without being able to review the exact wording, there is no way to answer your...

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Does equity share of LLC mbrs has to be equal to their contributions If not, is it a taxable event to party that puts in less?

I agree with Frank Natoli and will be equally blunt. If the and your partner are investing $1,000,000, it makes no sense whatsoever for you to be...

Is money made by large corporations is generally taxed twice?

Yes, as a general rule. Most large corporations pay income taxes, contrary to what some in the media might have you believe. If the corporation...

May I quote a tv show presenter and his guests on my next selling book?

There is no question in my mind that a book as you propose would violate the copyright in the relevant episodes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. ...

Hello, If I put the name Buffalo Sabres on a wall hanging is that copyright infringement.

This is trademark infringement, not copyright infringement. You can try to get permission, but most sports teams will not provide it. Nothing...

There is no special rule for mousepads. If the company at the link you provided does not have a license from the owners of these trademarks, they...

Someone bought a bicycle from me in August of 2010, they never picked it up. Can I sell it to someone else?

Is the bicycle unique in some way? If so, you need to follow the steps the other lawyers recommend. If the bicycle is a mass produced model, a...