Would my employer be able to claim it as there property or not?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that if you have any kind of employment agreement with your employer, you should review it to be sure that...

Do I have copyright protection?

One step you can take is to try to register your copyright in the pattern with the Copyright Office. Wherever you post the pattern or if you sell...

How similar can the new company name be? "Tree Guy, LLC"? "Tree Guy LLC, The"? What is considered acceptable?

Not sure why you would want to adopt a name for the new company that is similar to the old one. It could be argued by the Chapter 7 Trustee that...

You are asking the right questions. And as an artist, I assume you are sensitive to appropriate use of the IP of others. Celebrities are usually...

Is it legal to remake someone elses song using different sounds and sell it as a ringtone?

Just because someone "can" do something, does not mean they "may" do it. In your example, you would be making a derivative work from the song and...

I agree with my colleague. I would add, that if you have a license, meaning you are able to play the film without owning the physical or digital...

Lease "just cause" applies if there is no written agreement between master and sub leader?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add, it sounds like you are describing a commercial lease as opposed to a residential lease, which is subject...

Can I operate a commercial business in this location?

You need to consult your local zoning laws as to what kind of activity may or may not be conducted on property located in different zones. ...

Can I trademark a brand name using the name of a city? For instance, Detroit Shirts.

The Lanham Act restricts the federal registration by the USPTO of marks that are "primarily geographically deceptively misdescriptive." Check Sec....

Is the designated agent of service for a CA corporation obligated to make themselves available for service?

The role of the registered agent is to do just that, accept service of process. I gather the woman does not understand her obligations. If you...