Maybe. Federal patent law defines who is an "inventor", Federal copyright law defines who is an "author" but state contract law typically decides...

You should retain a California lawyer to go over the exact language and interpret it confidentially. To a non-California lawyer, does it sound...

Yes, it sure sounds like it's a scam.

The celebrity estate may have a right of publicity claim. Plus owning the physical item does not transfer copyright - so you might not be...

Remember, Alexander Hamilton said: "Don't believe everything you read on the Internet."

You're "public domain" comment would seem a bit off. A Bugs Bunny cartoon that was published before 1926 is in the public domain. If that's what...

If you had asked a different question, "if I have clear title to genuine product sold by the manufacturer without further limitations, meeting all...

Good answer above. I might take a closer look at exactly the facts surrounding "deleting it right before the company was formed". If that means...

You're going to use a mark in commerce and try to keep it secret? Doesn't make much sense. About the best you could do is to run your business...

Q: Can another company in a different state sue me for having a business name similar to theirs? A: Yes. But there are a lot of requirements...