Trademarks protect your name and logo. Patents protect certain inventions. Patents can sometimes apply to innovative cooking or preparation...

In a nutshell, you cannot trademark the word "sauce" or prevent other people from using it. However, you can use the word "sauce" as part of a...

What do I have to do to get a divorce I got married in New York City and have resided in Charlotte North Carolina for a decade

You can file for divorce in Mecklenburg County so long as you have lived there for six months and it's been at least one year since you and your...

As stated by others, you are unlikely to patent the ingredients of the bbq sauce, because it isn't the kind of invention patents are intended to...

Generally, someone can use the same name if it is being used for different products that has different sales channels and targets different customers.

After doing a diligent search you can serve by publication in an approved newspaper. This is covered in Rule 4(j1) ("Service by publication on...

Can I get alimony from my husband for leaving me with another women?

Alimony is essentially determined on a "totality of the circumstances" test, which means whatever the judge feels is fair under the circumstances....

My wife and I separated a year ago and assets are divided. What's the easiest path to divorce?

You have to "sue" for divorce, which means all the procedure of a lawsuit, including service of process. You may prefer digital signatures, but the...

A recent Supreme Court ruling held that the government can no longer enforce its laws against scandalous trademarks. However, since the trademark...

In North Carolina (and most states) you can file for divorce in any state either spouse has lived in for six months. Living in a different state...