Which contract do I sign for partners and how do I protect the source code?

You already have one very good piece of advice. The default rule is the creator owns the copyright. If you hire someone to create for you, you...

Which type of patent should I apply for?

You are asking great questions and hopefully we'll get some good advice. First of all, make sure that you understand that only a registered patent...

What are the legal implications?

You have received good advice. This is a bad idea. If you're doing this on the Internet, this also could be a federal trade commission deceptive...

What are the legal steps in starting a branding company/agency?

You definitely should try and contact an Illinois licensed attorney to form your business entity. As far as branding, and trademarks, these...

How to draw up a contract for music artists features

You most definitely need to sit down with an attorney and determine the scope of your contract. And you can ask these questions and ask about fees...

How to start a software company?

Very glad you are thinking about this earlier rather than later. You should find a local attorney to guide you as many of the issues are state law...

Someone is stealing my images and is claiming I can not legally do anything to them

I had a client with the exact same issue (funny part was, they asserted we stole THEIR photos. Only problem was that the professional model in...

What can I trademark?

Hi. Yes, you can trademark the name. As far as the shirts, if they have a brand name, such as "Polo" you can trademark. If they are just slogans...

Can a company or an individual use the Chicago Cubs name in a blog?

In general, you cannot use the trademark of another in your business advertising. Michael Jordan won almost $9million for a store using his name...

On the simplest of levels, the creator of a photograph owns the copyright. However, if your financial situation is as you have stated, she may have...