Someone has placed their name on my novel I wrote and is trying to sell it as their own work. Can I sue this person?

To lessen the chances of this happening again, you should register the copyright in your new work. Also see if anyone else has registered the...

Could I sell a picture that I drew based on a very old painting/picture of say someone from the 1500?

As noted above, you need to be careful if you are basing your drawing on that of someone else. However, if it is a really old painting, say one...

To write IP Assignment Agreement for International Contractor - Special Lawyer Needed?

It may be unrealistic to expect your former partner to assign all rights in something he created, but you may be able to negotiate a joint...

Unfortunately your whole premise is wrong. A "sole proprietorship" means exactly what it says, it is solely owned by one human being. I suggest...

I want to start a nonprofit that accepts donations and membership, either/or. What type of nonprofit would I file as?

You should be consulting with tax counsel because you can get into a lot of trouble if you do not handle donations or grants properly. Also the...

My new company has the same name as someone else in a different state. I do apparel. they do precious metals/stone

You acquire rights in a trademark by using it in association with a particular business. I assume that you intend to use your company's name as a...

Does a person have to renew the rights to their business

I am not totally clear on what question you are asking. That said, usually a state would require a business that uses a fictitious name to renew...

It will be very important to have a well prepared NDA as it sounds like the person wants to share it with others in his organization. Work with an...

Would this trademark work knowing that.....

Keep in mind, it is not necessarily what a mark looks like but what it sounds like. "Friligy" and "Frilogy" are very close in appearance and...

Is It Legal to put the certificate in the building owners name if it's my contract.

You should check what your commercial lease requires by way of insurance coverage and in whose name the policy should appear. Not having seen your...