Open source software for commercial use

Unless something has changed dramatically and recently, Quickbooks is not open source. Do not confuse the terms. Open source mean you can...

"could I still possibly face legal trouble?" Yes it is possible, but if you are making a good faith effort to remove things as soon as you are...

What if someone registers a mark to brand a product type that I place my mark on for advertising?

Hypothetical questions are difficult to answer because the facts are nebulous, incomplete, and assume things that may be unlikely to happen. In...

I have an software invention idea that I cannot afford to patent. How would I go about selling the idea?

Without knowing more details it is impossible to advise you. I will say, it is much more difficult to get a patent on software than it was a few...

Is it illegal to re-sale alcohol as novelties?

Can I sell it with the alcohol included? No. Even without reading Indiana law, you know, for a fact, this cannot be done legally. If it were...

Will I need to take legal action, or can I for trademark infringement?

You have a basis for your claim, but that does not mean your claim will be successful. Filing sue does not mean you will win, or that you have a...

Educator, looking to create a website about eCommerce with dropping explaining the business model

Any things I would need to consider with this concept? This question is too open ended to answer. With any business there is a whole raft of...

Like Al Gore claiming he invented the Internet, I invented "Quick Pick Lotto Software " text version that is copyrighted .1986

Copyright only protects direct copying of software code. Not the functionality of software. Two programs, written separately, that perform the...

If the remaining partner wants to continue doing business they can do so as a sole proprietor. The partnership is over. Whatever agreement the...

Fannie mae bought our rental house. we have 10 yr rental agreement , they wont honor lease, said no rent increase is this legal

"they wont honor lease, said no rent increase" - why are you complaining about them not raising the rent on you? In the short term, they cannot...