I was just fired and asked for a copy of the termination papers I just signed. I was told I had no rights to them? is this true?

It is not clear from your description whether you have an employment question or residential rental question. In the rental areas, many...

I'd like to know how much it costs total to have a federally registered trademark

If your beauty business will only have customers from NY and you do not market to attract people from out of state, then likely b est to apply for...

Is it still copy-right infringement if I use "In the Style of"?

If the style of the artist you want to emulate is well enough known, then likely you could run into trouble, because the work itself may be...

Can a title max car loan be eliminated through filling a chapter 7. My daughter gave title max her car title as collateral.

You should look at the loan documents and security interest that Title Max has in the car to understand Title Max's options. You could also...

Can I use trademarks word in my business?

Once someone registered their mark with the USPTO it is good in all 50 states. People are expected to do a search on the USPTO site for confusing...

In addition to the other suggestions as to why it is best to work with local IP counsel: 1) the lawyer can see that you conduct a complete search...

Hello. I would like to know if using a concept based in someone else's work would be copyright infringement?

It will be important to understand the terms of use for the software you want to use to create any characters. Best to speak with counsel who is...

Different version of first to use vs first to file?

My colleagues have offered excellent advise. One other question to throw into the mix is whether your product is anything like that of the...

California has a reputation for being strict in its protection of consumers. Your reading of the regulations may not be a complete reading of its...

Can I get a judgment against my grandson after I paid off his student loan of which is as a co- signer?

This is certainly a tricky issue. Consulting with a business law attorney would be good to be sure that what you did with him was contractual, and...