There are several interesting questions here, but the one I will mention is 'reverse palming off." Regular "palming off" sells inferior goods...

Trademarked words for book - International

The overall issue is one of distinctiveness of the mark. Using only the example you provided, "Life Coaching" is not very distinctive, indeed, it...

I own a franchised business but now the owner is trying to license the same name. Help!

You clearly care about your business. I am afraid you really need to hire a business attorney pronto. Find one who is skilled in franchising in...

Do I have invention infringement rights?

Answers thus far are good ones. I particularly like Mr. Ballard's. I would like to know what you mean when you say "The project was given a...

How do you find and verify a GREAT trademark/IP attorney?

I have to disagree with Mr. Ballard. I cannot imagine finding a 'great' attorney on Google. 'AN' attorney, sure ... a great one? Referral...

Need help with verbiage for rental propterty with hot tub ?

I rented a place this summer ... that landlord handled it well ... for him ... The hot tub was not listed on the rental advertising and was...

$500 fine for employee mistakes?

Friend, can you explain a little more about what you mean by 3rd party disclosure here? This is interesting but I am not sure I understand...

I wrote a check for $850 so my ex girlfriend could use that money to make a down payment on her house.

Allow me to offer the thought that you got off WAY WAY more cheaply than many folks in similar situations. The fact that it was a check is good....

I live in California, can I import firecrackers from China? What are the regulations?

'Small' fireworks like firecrackers and bottle rockets are pretty much governed by the states. But since the states which permit these have lots...

Could we have been sued?

Ms. Koslyn's answer is excellent. Allow me to note how very frequently folks use work created by others thinking that since they are not...